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Similar to the other large farm colonies on Long Island this massive complex housed thousands of patients until it's closure in 1996. The site was expansive with a power plant and rail spur.
Unlike Edgewood State Hospital and Kings Park Psychiatric, demolition of the complex was not as extensive and the site is not a public park. You can still see the original buildings from the 1890s.
The land was purchased partially by NYIT, a private college, and used for classes and dormitories. Other buildings were reused as an office building and senior housing. Other remaining portions of the site were developed into federal and state court houses.
After the closure of the campus by NYIT the site was partially redeveloped into luxury apartments but the original building were saved and reused. Other currently remaining buildings on the site are abandoned sealed buildings. Additionally the cemetery for patients is being restored.
Know Before You Go
Do not enter any abandoned buildings. Much of the central part of the former complex is now a private gated community. Some buildings still have parking lots that can be used to park and photograph the OUTSIDE of the sealed buildings.
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December 2, 2025
