Landmarks New York vs Labyl

Discover the stories behind 850+ Manhattan landmarks, from world-famous icons to the buildings you pass every day. Landmarks New York is a pocket guide for curious walkers, architecture lovers and anyone who wants to see more of the city. Explore the map, choose a building and uncover its history, architects and distinctive details. EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE Find landmarks around you or browse a neighborhood before you go. Search by building name, address, architect or architectural style, and filter the map by types such as museums, theaters, libraries, firehouses and carriage houses. LOOK CLOSER Read building histories and see architectural facts at a glance, including construction dates, architects and styles. Preview the streetscape with Apple Look Around where available. GO BACK TO THE SOURCE Open original designation reports from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission where available, and discover why these places were recognized for their historical and architectural significance. MAKE YOUR NEXT DISCOVERY Open walking directions in Apple Maps when you find a place you want to visit. Explore on iPhone or enjoy the map and landmark details together on iPad. Optional Ask ChatGPT (Beta) opens ChatGPT with context about the selected landmark. This third-party service may require sign-in and an internet connection. Landmarks is an independent guide focused on Manhattan. Maps, Look Around, online reports and ChatGPT require an internet connection; imagery and report availability vary by location.

LABYL (Learn About Buildings you Love) is an award winning architectural wayfinding app developed by NDNY Architecture + Design (http://ndny.co/LABYL.php) that will allow you to explore the built environment in New York simply by taking a photo. The app includes some of the most popular neighborhoods and destinations such as Chelsea, West Village, the Highline and lower Manhattan. With over 500 buildings in the database the app will provide reliable results for queried buildings including information on the history, the architect and helpful links to learn about the project in more detail. Labyl is simple to use and is a powerful tool for tourists, students, architecture enthusiasts and professionals interested in heuristic adventures. Labyl strives to make New York’s architecture accessible to all. LABYL lets you - Identify interesting architecture simply by taking a photo - Learn about the history of the buildings, the design team and year of construction - Dive deeper into each building by exploring external links - Save your favorite buildings so you can access them later at your leisure Labyl was recently awarded "Technological Innovation of the Year" at the NYC Construction Awards (https://www.newyorkconstructionawards.com/winners/) and has been shortlisted for an award by the Society of American Registered Architects (http://www.sarany.org/2018-design-awards-winners)