The Dakota is famous for both its Gothic architecture and haunted history. The exterior was used for scenes in Roman Polanski's 1968 film Rosemary's Baby. John Lennon's wife claims to see her late husband's "crying lady ghost" stalking the halls at night.
In 1987, attorney Joel Steinberg brutally beat his adopted daughter to death at number 14. The building has since been referred to as "The House of Death" by those who know of its haunting history. One former resident saw the ghost of a man with "white hair, wild-like" sitting in a chair.
The Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Terminal was once the office of financier John W. Campbell. Since its restoration, it offers a cozy place to enjoy a drink close by the busy main terminal. However, the history of paranormal activity here also attracts many ghost hunters.
The Conference House sits on the largest Lenape burial ground in New York City, called Burial Ridge.
Edgar Allan Poe lived at 85 West 3rd Street from 1844 to 1845. The building was demolished by New York University and rebuilt as Furman Hall. Some students claim to have seen a mysterious ghost-like figure that stands near the banister.
The Lefferts-Laidlaw House near the Brooklyn Navy Yard was last on the market in 2016 for $4.5 million. Psychics have tried to understand what evil spirit haunts this place, and they hold "semi-seances" outside.
The Lefferts-Laidlaw House near the Brooklyn Navy Yard was last on the market in 2016 for $4.5 million. Psychics have tried to understand what evil spirit haunts this place, and they hold "semi-seances" outside.
An historic murder took place in the basement of the former Manhattan Bistro. In 1799, Gulielma Elmore Sands' body was discovered in the basement well. Levi Weeks, her lover, was arrested and tried for her murder, but was acquitted.
The townhouse is said to be haunted by a restless spirit that won't keep quiet at night. Previous owners claim to have heard footsteps and see a man wearing a top hat in doorways. The house was put up for sale in 2009 with the asking price of $4.2 million.
Those who lived in the penthouse, according to local mythology, would soon go insane. The apartment was later sold to a man who was plagued by the sound of high heels tapping on the floor. Carlton Alsops eventually gave up on the flat and called it a day.