The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

Despite the Legalities, It Still Attracts Urban Explorers

It’s obviously illegal to visit North Brother Island, but that doesn’t mean urban explorers don’t make their way there. While much of the island remains the way it was left when it was abandoned, every so often you will see a modern human influence. This comes as an old chair pulled up to enjoy the view, cans of Heineken beer and other trash or graffiti covering the walls.

Right now, the island is hard to navigate because of poison ivy, which parks officials have been trying to kill. This process is difficult because yanking out the vines can destroy part of the buildings.