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North Brother Island, USA

From series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
Fans of walking through the deserted places have to visit Island North Brother in the United States. This island is located near the airport of La Guardia. Since the late 19th century, New Yorkers tried to avoid the island. Some do not run the risk of walking on it even these days. In 1880, the large hospital was opened here. There were patients with the most dangerous and contagious diseases: typhoid, smallpox, scarlet fever, and leprosy. For years, an unauthorized entry to the territory of the island was not admitted. The hospital has existed here until the 30s of the last century.

North Brother Island, USA Later, it has been converted into a rehabilitation center for drug-addicted teenagers, which was closed in 1963. Today, nature reigns on the abandoned island of North Brother. In summer, you can admire buildings covered with ivy and take a stroll through the picturesque forest. However, many locals still do not dare to visit the island. Some of them believe that it is probable to contract dangerous diseases. Others are afraid to find among the ruined buildings the restless souls of patients, for whom North Brother has become the last refuge in life.

One of the first of contemporaries who wasn’t afraid of the tragic history of the island was the photographer Christopher Payne. In 2008, he has visited the island and made incredibly spectacular pictures of landscapes and dilapidated buildings. Since then, a number of those wishing to visit the island increased significantly. It’s not difficult to reach the uninhabited land. It is situated in the East River, only 350 meters off coast. Next - Teufelsberg


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Nationallink, Inc.' located in 1.04 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Metro Luxury, Inc.' is located in 1.6 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Black Start NYPA,' in 0.94 km
Supermarket: 'F & J Masters Sales Corporation' in 0.82 km
Parking: 'Sheridan Garage' in 1.3 km
Apotheek: 'Ronald A. Mohammed, RPH' in 1.1 km
Police station: 'Bronx Sanitation Department' in 1.62 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Port Morris Deli Restaurant' in 0.72 km
Railway station: 'Melrose' in 3.13 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Manhattan Airport - in 14 km
 »  Teterboro Airport TEB - in 15 km
 »  John F Kennedy Airport JFK - in 19 km
 »  Essex County Airport CDW - in 33 km
 »  Linden Airport LDJ - in 35 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near North Brother Island

Opera House Hotel

Located in 2 km from North Brother Island
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Rooms: 60
Each room at the Opera House Hotel features a flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator. They also have an iPod docking station and a leather … More: photo, rates and booking
Uptown Madison Deluxe

Located in 3 km from North Brother Island
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Rooms: 1
The apartment at Uptown Madison Deluxe includes a fully-equipped kitchen complete with a refrigerator, dishwasher and kitchenware. There is also a … More: photo, rates and booking
North Broadway Deluxe

Located in 4 km from North Brother Island
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Rooms: 1
Each room at North Broadway Deluxe offers a modern décor. A separate living area features a flat-screen cable TV. A dining area with 6 seats is … More: photo, rates and booking
West Harlem Deluxe

Located in 5 km from North Brother Island
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Rooms: 1
The West Harlem Deluxe includes a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, and stove. The apartment has an en suite bathroom with a hair … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine
5 km - Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is one of the most amazing and beautiful historical monuments in New York. The luxurious church in the Gothic style began to be built in 1892. Construction work continued continuously until 1941. It had to be stopped during the …
Donna Karan House
7 km - Donna Karan House
The apartment of the famous designer Donna Karan is imbued with Buddhist calm and harmony. She tried to make her home as comfortable as possible for relaxation and immersion in nirvana. In this way, the world-famous designer wants to take a break from the hustle and …
David H. Koch Theater
8 km - David H. Koch Theater
David H. Koch Theater is one of the most famous and popular cultural centers in New York. Enchanting dance performances are held in it. The theater was opened in 1964. Exclusively ballet performances were arranged in it initially. Dance performances of various styles …
Empire State Building
9 km - Empire State Building
An excellent viewing platform, from which you can see the city in all its glory can be found in New York. The deck located in Empire State Building is especially popular among tourists. The height of this historic skyscraper is 381 meters. It was built in 1931, and, …
Wythe Hotel
10 km - Wythe Hotel
New York's famous Wythe Hotel is housed in a former warehouse. It is one of the first loft hotels in the world. Brooklyn was a classic warehouse district in the middle of the last century. Many old industrial buildings have been preserved in it. This area is considered …
Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse
11 km - Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse
The unique apartments of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg are located in the heart of New York City. The penthouse has an unusual architecture. A large glass lozenge was installed on its roof. If you look at the house from a height, you get the feeling that there …

Top destination around North Brother Island - New York

Celebrities and other rich and famous people arrive in New York every day, and, without a doubt, they choose the best hotels for their stay. The Plaza remains one of the most luxurious hotels in the city. It has virtually no competitors in terms of the design and quality of service. Fans of old comedy movies know this hotel very well as one of the episodes of Home Alone was filmed at The Plaza. Guest rooms are made in the French style and are decorated with massive crystal chandeliers and furniture made of rare sorts of wood. The bathrooms look impressive with skillful mosaic and 24k gold finish. Suites have not only standard electronics but also iPads. The respectable hotel will not disappoint even the most hard-to-please clients.

Park Avenue is the location of a no less famous hotel - Waldorf Astoria New York . Frank Sinatra lived in one of the luxurious rooms of the hotel for several years. Nowadays, everyone can book that legendary suite. In addition to premium rooms with posh design and elements of décor made of precious materials, the hotel offers a wide range of extra services. The hotel has a fantastic Bull and Bear Steakhouse restaurant that serves national cuisine dishes and signature meat delicacies. Beer fans are always welcome at Oscar’s beer restaurant, and travelers, who enjoy dining in stylish places, can try signature delicacies in Peacock Alley that is open in the hotel’s lobby. The legendary hotel offers more than 1,200 guest rooms of different categories.
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