The administrators of this page are very familiar with the area and will gladly answer your questions to the best of our ability. We do not own the property and are not affiliated with the sanitarium in any way, but we have explored it many times. FAQ
Q: What is the best way to enter? A: The way I have always gone is I follow Bradford st, past pompton ave and past the new sanitarium. Just keep fo
llowing the road and it becomes windy and will take you right to the brick gazebo thing. I know there are other entrances but this is the one I always use
Q: Do I need to worry about being arrested? A: The fact is that the area is privately owned and if you explore you are technically trespassing and breaking the law. I have visited the are many times and never seen a cop, but I know a couple people who have been stopped by officers, but they were all let go with a warning. I think there are squad cars patrolling the street around it sometimes, but definitely no cops walking around the buildings. I think once you get in there you're OK, its the getting in and out I'd be careful of. Q: How much of the are is still intact? A: The area is very large and the city currently does not have the funds to demolish it all. So yes, there are still a lot of buildings that are still standing and available to explore. Q: Are the buildings locked? A: The doors to most of the buildings are locked. If you walk along the outside, however, you will find an entrance somewhere. Usually its a busted out window or something. This doesn't go for all the buildings though. Some (like the kitchen), I was unable to find a way into. I even tried to go through the roof! Hope this helps.
