THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Built on land that once included a historic cemetery, NYU's Furman Hall has inspired ghost stories involving unexplained footsteps, apparitions, and unusual activity within the building.
When Furman Hall at NYU was constructed, much of Edgar Allan Poe’s former home was demolished. According to reports, the only portion of the home original on this site is the staircase bannister. Students have been startled to see an apparition of Poe himself climbing the staircase.