Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the “punderful” world of New York City trivia! We’ve “Big Appled” our minds to put together a quiz that’s “skyscraping” with excitement. Get ready to “pave” your way through some “concrete” questions about the city that never sleeps. This quiz will take you from the “highs” of the Empire State Building to the “lows” of the subway system, all while making your brain “Bronx” with delight. So, without further ado, let’s get “boroughing” into these “unbridled” NYC trivia questions!
1. What famous landmark was a gift from France to the United States in 1886?
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2. What is the oldest surviving building in Manhattan?
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3. Which famous park in New York City was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux?
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4. Which borough has the largest population in New York City?
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5. In what year did the first subway line in New York City open?
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6. What was the original purpose of the Flatiron Building?
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7. Which famous New York City skyscraper was completed in 1931?
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8. What is the name of the iconic suspension bridge that connects Brooklyn and Manhattan?
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9. Which small island in New York Harbor was the primary point of entry for immigrants to the United States from 1892 to 1954?
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10. What is the name of the famous New York City street known for its theaters and playhouses?
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11. Which neighborhood in New York City is famous for its vibrant street art and murals?
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12. Which borough in New York City is known as the “Birthplace of Hip Hop”?
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13. What famous New York City building, completed in 1913, serves as a major transportation hub?
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14. What is the tallest building in New York City as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021?
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15. Which iconic New York City building was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright?
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16. What is the name of the famous New York City location known for its large electronic billboards and news tickers?
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17. In what year did the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) officially begin trading?
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18. What is the name of the famous jazz club located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan?
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19. What was the original name of New York City before it was renamed by the English?
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20. What is the name of the iconic building that houses the New York City Ballet and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra?
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21. Which major league baseball team plays its home games at Yankee Stadium?
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22. What New York City museum is home to the largest collection of Egyptian art outside of Cairo?
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23. What is the name of the iconic ice-skating rink located in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center?
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24. What was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion in 1973?
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25. Which New York City neighborhood is known for its Italian-American community and annual Feast of San Gennaro?
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26. What was the nickname of the famous New York City music venue CBGB?
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27. What is the name of the New York City borough that is located entirely on Long Island?
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28. What is the name of the skyscraper that was constructed as the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City?
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29. Which iconic New York City hotel, completed in 1907, has hosted numerous presidents and celebrities?
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30. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is synonymous with the advertising industry?
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31. What New York City borough is home to the Bronx Zoo, the largest city zoo in the United States?
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32. What New York City neighborhood is known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and the Stonewall Riots?
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33. Which iconic New York City building is known for its Art Deco architecture and was the tallest building in the world for 11 months?
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34. What was the original purpose of New York City’s High Line?
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35. Which famous New York City street is known for its luxury shopping and high-end fashion stores?
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36. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that was designed as a “Cathedral to Commerce”?
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37. What New York City neighborhood is home to the largest Chinese population in the Western Hemisphere?
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38. What iconic New York City building is nicknamed “The House That Ruth Built”?
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39. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood that was the birthplace of American gangster movies?
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40. What New York City museum is home to a vast collection of modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Warhol, and Van Gogh?
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41. What is the name of the famous New York City location known for its bustling street markets and fishmongers?
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42. Which New York City borough is the only one connected to the mainland United States?
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43. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was formerly known as the Pan Am Building?
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44. What was the name of the famous New York City restaurant that was a favorite hangout for artists, writers, and celebrities?
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45. What New York City neighborhood is known for its African-American cultural heritage and the Harlem Renaissance?
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46. What is the name of the famous New York City park that hosts free outdoor performances of Shakespeare plays?
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47. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that houses the city’s main public library?
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48. What is the name of the famous New York City street known for its art galleries, luxury boutiques, and high-end restaurants?
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49. Which New York City borough is home to the New York Botanical Garden?
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50. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the world’s tallest residential building when it was completed in 2015?
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51. Which New York City neighborhood is known for its Hasidic Jewish community and kosher food establishments?
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52. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is synonymous with the financial industry?
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53. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the first to have more than 100 floors?
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54. What New York City borough is home to Coney Island, a historic seaside resort and amusem*nt park?
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55. What is the name of the famous New York City neighborhood that was the center of the city’s punk rock scene in the 1970s and 1980s?
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56. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was once the headquarters of the New York Times?
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57. Which New York City borough is home to the largest Russian-speaking community in the United States?
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58. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark known for its beautiful stained glass windows and Neo-Gothic architecture?
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59. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood that is home to a large Dominican community?
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60. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the first to incorporate the “setback” design to conform with the city’s zoning laws?
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61. What famous New York City park is located in the borough of Queens and hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament?
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62. What is the name of the famous New York City street known for its upscale residential buildings and luxury boutiques?
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63. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that houses the New York Stock Exchange?
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64. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood that was a center of bohemian culture in the early 20th century?
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65. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that is home to the city’s largest indoor theater?
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66. What is the name of the famous New York City street known for its diamond district and jewelry stores?
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67. Which New York City borough is home to the Staten Island Ferry, a free commuter ferry service?
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68. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was once the tallest building in the world and is now a National Historic Landmark?
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69. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood that is the birthplace of hip hop and rap music?
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70. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that houses the headquarters of the United Nations?
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71. Which New York City borough is home to the largest Greek-speaking community outside of Greece?
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72. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s fashion industry?
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73. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that houses the city’s main post office?
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74. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood known for its concentration of Indian and South Asian restaurants, stores, and culture?
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75. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is one of the largest Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States?
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76. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood known for its Puerto Rican community and annual Puerto Rican Day Parade?
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77. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was designed by architect William Van Alen and is known for its Art Deco architecture?
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78. What is the name of the New York City park that is a popular location for outdoor concerts and events?
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79. What is the name of the famous New York City street known for its art dealers, galleries, and artists’ lofts?
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80. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1930?
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81. Which New York City neighborhood is home to the largest concentration of art galleries in the world?
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82. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s publishing industry?
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83. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1913?
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84. What is the name of the New York City neighborhood known for its German-American community and annual Oktoberfest celebrations?
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85. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that serves as the entrance to the city’s subway system?
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86. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the world’s tallest building for nearly 40 years?
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87. What New York City neighborhood is known for its vibrant Caribbean community and annual West Indian American Day Parade?
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88. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s fur trade?
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89. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was designed by architects Emery Roth & Sons and completed in 1973?
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90. Which New York City neighborhood is home to the largest Japanese community on the East Coast of the United States?
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91. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection?
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92. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was originally designed as an airship docking station?
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93. What New York City neighborhood is known for its Irish-American community and annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
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94. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s garment industry?
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95. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that is home to the largest theater in North America?
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96. Which New York City borough is home to the historic Apollo Theater, a venue known for launching the careers of numerous African-American performers?
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97. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is the largest urban park in the United States?
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98. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the world’s tallest residential building when it was completed in 2019?
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99. What New York City neighborhood is known for its vibrant Mexican community and authentic Mexican cuisine?
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100. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s theater district?
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101. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was completed in 1916 and is known for its distinctive green roof?
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102. Which New York City neighborhood is home to the largest Korean community in the United States?
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103. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is the world’s largest suspension bridge when it was completed in 1883?
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104. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the world’s tallest building when it was completed in 1931?
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105. What New York City neighborhood is known for its Polish-American community and annual Pulaski Day Parade?
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106. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s diamond and jewelry trade?
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107. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was completed in 1930 and is known for its Art Deco architecture?
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108. Which New York City neighborhood is home to the largest Chinese community in the Western Hemisphere?
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109. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is a major transportation hub and an example of Beaux-Arts architecture?
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110. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that is home to the headquarters of the New York City Department of Education?
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111. What New York City neighborhood is known for its historic brownstone buildings and tree-lined streets?
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112. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is home to the city’s advertising industry?
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113. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was completed in 1969 and is known for its distinctive sloping facade?
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114. Which New York City neighborhood is home to the annual Feast of San Gennaro, an Italian-American street festival?
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115. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is the world’s longest steel arch bridge?
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116. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that is home to the world’s largest department store?
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117. What New York City neighborhood is known for its vibrant Puerto Rican community and the annual Loisaida Festival?
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118. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s music industry?
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119. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was completed in 1902 and is known for its distinctive triangular shape?
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120. Which New York City neighborhood is home to the largest Arab community in the United States?
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121. What is the name of the famous New York City landmark that is a symbol of freedom and democracy?
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122. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was completed in 1913 and is known for its ornate terra cotta facade?
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123. What New York City neighborhood is known for its historic tenement buildings and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum?
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124. What is the name of the famous New York City street that is the center of the city’s financial industry?
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125. What is the name of the iconic New York City building that was the world’s tallest building for 11 months before being surpassed by the Empire State Building?
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Final Words
We hope you enjoyed this thrilling tour through New York City trivia! Don’t forget to check out Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes to test your knowledge on a variety of topics, including location-based quizzes, like a quiz about music venues, and another all about weird laws. Remember, a little trivia never hurt anyone, so keep those brain muscles flexing and stay blissfully curious!
