12 Gay Street
Location & Map
Address Details
- Full Address
- New York, NY, United States
- City
- New York City
- County
- New York County
- State / Province
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 40.73359, -74.00060
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The Haunting
It's a historic brick townhouse, built in 1827, and it was once a speakeasy called Pirate's Den. So of course, it has to have a ghost! The townhouse has been home to former New York City mayor Jimmy Walker and Howdy Doody puppet designer Frank Paris. The ghost's identity is not certain, but witnesses say an apparition of a man in a top hat has been seen through its windows, leading many to speculate that it's former mayor Walker. Floorboards have been known to creak at night as well.
People talk about a man in a top hat seen at the windows and floorboards creaking at night. The important correction is that this is a private residence, not a public haunt.
Activity Details
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Reported Activity
What People Are Saying
Summary of visitor and community commentary
People talk about a man in a top hat seen at the windows and floorboards creaking at night. The important correction is that this is a private residence, not a public haunt.