The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

The Boys’ Dormitory

The boys’ dormitory is one of North Brother Island’s oldest buildings. It was built by famed architect Charles Coolidge Haight in 1855 and has managed to stay in relatively great condition. The windows have been blown out by nature, but the brick walls are still standing strong.

Currently, the boys’ dormitory is one of a handful of buildings being considered for restoration in the future. In the future, city officials hope that the island can become a place of learning where students and groups of people can visit to learn about New York City’s history and ecology.