The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

Current Restoration Plans

Councilman Mark Levine believes that North Brother Island, with its rich history and vast array of flora and fauna, shouldn’t be so difficult to access. In 2016, he began a campaign to expand access to the island. The idea is currently being studied by PennPraxis, an affiliate of University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design.

The logistics of the restoration have not yet been sorted out as it would be an extremely expensive undertaking. It would require staff to restore, maintain and manage the property – something that may or may not be feasible within the ever tight budget of the city’s Parks Department.