The 10 Best Abandoned Places in New York | Killer Urbex

At Killer Urbex, we strive to ensure that those interested in exploring abandoned locations and general urban exploration have the tools and information necessary to do so. While our massive in-depth guide to the best abandoned places in New York may be comprehensive, we found it important to have a more condensed, bite-sized version of our guide.

For that reason, below is our tightened-up list of the best abandoned places in New York to explore.

Red Hook Grain Terminal (Brooklyn)

Falling victim to the unfortunate business practice of jumping into an industry just after the peak, the Red Hook Grain Terminal was a magnificent twelve story grain elevator with more than 50 silos capable of processing more grain that its neighbors.

But by the time it came on line in 1922, grain elevators were already being phased out. The facility operated with diminishing returns until it was finally added to the growing list of abandoned places in New York in 1965.

The neighborhood has seen a revitalization and this highly specialized industrial building continues to draw…