Onieals is located directly opposite the old Police Headquarters that held legendary criminals from 1909 – 1973. Strangely, the Onieals building operated as a center for pleasurable crimes in such close proximity. Its former occupants include a brothel, a speakeasy and a gambling parlor. In the early part of the 20th century, the system was so corrupt that a tunnel was dug to connect the two buildings so that uniformed NYPD officers and officials could step across the street for some cheer undetected. The tunnel, which ended up coming in very handy during Prohibition, is still visible in Onieals and is used today as the wine cellar. In 1987, the headquarters was sold, turned into residential apartments and the tunnel was filled.
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