1,927 Comments for Pilgrim State Hospital

Be careful on the insides of the buildings. There is a lot of asbestos, a lot of contaminated IV tubing as well which were used on the patients. There have been air samples done of the area which picked high counts of Radon and contaminated construction metals as well. I would be careful, as it is not worth picking up an airborne contaminant just to see the place. The state police and Suffolk county police patrol there regularly. Also, there are still many deep wells which are contaminated and are uncovered. Be careful you don't fall in. Finally the EPA did a lot of research on the bugs and whatever nighttime moths or animals that frequented the area, and those who were affected had photo phobia. Not sure of the cause of that. Be careful around the contaminated construction metals, as they can cause an air borne type of meningitis which is dangerous. So honestly, my thoughts would be to not enter the buildings and I would stay off the property. I had a list of all the contaminants at the site only because that is the type of work I do, most of them were low, the higher counts were the infectious fertilizers on the property.

me and my friends are currently plotting to go in this building ...about 6 of us..and i wanna know from experienced explorers the #1 hazards and precautions we should take before entering this building

I live in NH and spent a month in NY and even I know that this is in Brentwood... jeez

I was there for a month,there were many paranormal events.Shadows crawling up walls,patients being poked,and actual EVP's.

i was there 2day my dad drove me and my cousin by all the buildings it was fun but scary cuz it was dark lol

i went at 1:00 am i saw somebody on the building and he/she jumped off

well i went there the other day just because i've never really been scared before...me and like 8 other ppl went...it actually wasnt that bad it was a little spooky bcuz we went there at like 12 and it was pitch black...but nothing major...i want to go inside the morgue or something next time just to go back in time...

i work at pilgrim presently and this place sucks, overpaided, underworked, abuse, and a complete waste of your tax money, but thank you, will collect a nice pension in a few years, thanks taxpayers

I thouught this building was abandoned well anyway wana learn so much more this sight is great....I am also looking for info not sure what the building number is put its the one when you first turn in TALK ABOUT CREEPY just looking at it gave me the most awkward feeling I couldn't help but to be more interested !!!! I will continue my research as well as visit the museum

been there today, slimer came outa one of the windows,, i swear this green guy was really pissed.. i ran and i got slimed,,

Wow I def would love to see the inside why won't anyone live there. The old houses are all the more interesting !!!!

Wow I def would love to see the inside why won't anyone live there. The old houses are all the more interesting !!!!

Is this building still bein used?

I want to hear more information please if anyone knows of any books , web sites , or anything please post it !!!!

My mother and grandmother both worked here for 25 yrs. as RN's. I have memories of going with her to pick up her check at the ward. It was the non-violent ward. We would also play ball near the graveyard where they would be many unmarked graves. How sad. It was a spectucular structure and scary when you are young. I can't remember which building she worked in, but 23 sounds familar.

These are great photos - thank you for that.