1. North Brother Island

North Brother Island, 22 acres off the coast of the South Bronx, has been abandoned for more than 50 years. Known as a former quarantine facility that housed infected patients – including Typhoid Mary – it is today in a state of decay. North Brother Island was shut down in 1963, though residents of the Bronx often headed to this area to party, something that has been cracked down on in recent years because of several dangerous incidents. Though the island is no longer occupied by humans, it is home to many bird populations and has been taken over by large amounts of vegetation.

NY1 recently toured this area and created a video with interesting shots of the area while detailing some of the island’s history. This video can be viewed here.

For more Abandoned NYC, check out 12 Abandoned Places to Discover in Brooklyn, NYC and 11 Abandoned Places to Discover in Queens, NYC