New York City is filled with history, landmark buildings, historical figures and ghosts. Soldiers, famous authors and ghostly debutantes are just some of the ghostly sightings that occur in New York. The Paranormal Investigators of New York is a group of ghost hunters that investigates hauntings in New York City. Since 2003, they have investigated dozens of buildings for paranormal activity. So whether or not you believe in ghosts, it's always fun to hear a good ghost story. If you're planning to visit New York, please note that some of these buildings are private residences so you'll need permission before entering them.
Mark Twain lived in this classic New York brownstone from 1900 to 1901. He is said to haunt the staircase of this building, but he's not the only ghost here. It's said that the ghosts of the 22 people who have died here still haunt the premises, including young Jessica Steinberg, a 6-year-old girl who was beaten to death by her stepfather, Joel Steinberg in 1987. It's because of all these spirits that the building gained its nickname, "The House of Death."
The House of Death
14 W. 10th St.
New York, NY 10011
George Washington slept at the Morris-Jumel Mansion in the fall of 1776, during the battle of Harlem Hill. The Morris-Jumel Mansion is open to the public as a museum displaying the place where John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams had lunch together. You can also look for the mistress of the house, Eliza Jumel, who is said to walk the halls in a purple dress. A servant girl who committed suicide and a Revolutionary War soldier are also frequently sighted.
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace
New York, NY 10032
(212) 923-8008
morrisjumel.org
Walk too fast and you'll miss the little red house on West Third Street, where Edgar Allen Poe lived from 1844 to1845. Poe wrote his most famous poem, "The Raven," here. It is said that Edgar Allen Poe visits the house frequently and is not too happy with New York University's countless attempts to purchase the little house and tear it down to expand its campus.
Edgar Allan Poe House
85 W. 3rd St.
New York, NY 10012
McSorley's Old Ale House opened in 1854 and nothing much has changed since then. It took until 1970 for the pub to lift its ban on women. McSorley's serves its own brand of ale, which you can enjoy while looking around for the ghost of Harry Houdini--a rumored regular "patron" to this day. Other ghosts who frequent McSorley's include politicians, athletes and many cats. In fact, if you see a cat in the window, legends says it means Harry Houdini is in the building.
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E. 7th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-9148
mcsorleysnewyork.com
