My name is Steve, and I’m an animator and licensed New York City tour guide. I’m a sucker for dive bars, used bookstores, Tom Waits, and New York City history. When not giving tours, you can usually find me hanging out at home in Harlem with my wife and 2-year-old puppy, Shaggy. I’d love to hear your comments and feedback, especially if you have a lead on a good bit of trivia. Feel free to e-mail me at secretsofmanhattan@gmail.com.
Donald Trump may occupy the White House, but after a weekend of supporting neo-Nazis and white supremacists, he returned to his real seat of power – Trump Tower. Here in his self-made […]
For the last three years, I’ve worked at 841 Broadway between 13th and 14th Streets. This week my office is moving uptown, so I thought I’d give my old building one last […]
I have an embarrassing confession to make: I fucking love plaques. I know, for many people, that would be the nerdiest statement they ever made. For me, it doesn’t even crack the […]
As a history buff, you can probably tell I greatly prefer old buildings to modern ones. But there’s something special about 601 Lexington Avenue, also known as the Citigroup Center. From a […]
Of the three private graves in Manhattan, two are given over to war heroes. The first is Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park. The second, located just north of the Flatiron Building, belongs […]
If you want to visit one of my favorite bars in New York, head to the corner of Norfolk and Delancey near the Williamsburg Bridge. At 102 Norfolk, you’ll see a small […]
Hey guys! It’s another Block Party, where we explore the rich history of a single Manhattan block. Today we’ll check out charming “Cherry Lane,” Commerce Street between Bedford and Barrow Streets. Author […]
Happy Pride Week, everyone! Today, let’s take visit a landmark West Village bar that was at the center of a historic protest in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Nope, not that one. […]
With so many beautiful, historic churches in Harlem, it’s hard for me to pick a favorite, but it’s a snap to pick my least favorite. That would be the ATLAH Church on […]
If you’ve ever walked across East 4th Street, you’ve probably noticed the half-dozen theaters and entertainment venues between Bowery and 2nd Avenue like La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, the Duo Multicultural Arts […]
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