The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

Why Nobody Developed North Brother Island After it Closed

You would think that North Brother Island would be a hot spot for the rich and famous to build a nice summer home on their own private island. However, as it turns out, one of the reasons the island was never developed when it was exchanging hands in the 20th century is due to its proximity to the LaGuardia airport.

It is extremely close to the airport, and the planes coming in and out fly low, and directly over the island. If you wanted to build a quiet summer home, this might not be the best location.