Hudson Valley psychiatric hospital

Join me is because explore the abandoned Hudson Valley psychiatric hospital now being re-purposed

[@nylorij-Lori]

I worked there from 1978 - 1979. I was the secretary for the Medical/ Surgical department, probably the building where you found all the medical equipment. The window sill in front of the wall of multi-paned windows is where my office was. I kept all the files of deceased patients on the sill until I was able to complete the forms to close out and archive their file. I just recently heard that the place had been condemned (I no longer live in NY). Most of the buildings themselves were beautiful in their day though I wouldn’t give 2 bits for the care the patients received. I was very young, and probably a bit naive, but I didn’t think the patients were treated with much kindness. The building where your friend almost went through the floor was rented out to outsiders for parties (I went to one once). Wow. I hadn’t thought about that place in a long time. Thanks for the tour.

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Wow thank you very much for the information I appreciate hearing the history firsthand from someone that was there and yes they have re-purposed The administration building it has a new roof on it and new windows coming right along! And I have heard many horrible tales of the treatment at some of these places so I fully believe your feelings were just! Thanks again I appreciate it

[@elibaez905]

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Baez, I am a psych grad student at SUNY Oswego. I am interested in researching this hospital but I am hitting lots of dead ends. Would you be open to being in touch with me? I thought it was only open from 1880-1930 for some reason. Are we discussing the same hospital, Hudson Valley / marcy? Best, Elizabeth

[@aerynboann3116]

Thanks for this trip down memory lane. I worked here back in 2000. Mostly I worked as a recreation aide in the rehab center. I just heard they demolished that in 2019. I also sometimes worked in the female geriatric ward. It was quick, but I noticed a small white building around 16:23. I believe that was a building that was called "Freedom House" when I worked there. As part of their rehab patients would earn freedom points for things like good behavior. They could also earn points for jobs they did in the rehab center, or for participating in the classes we would offer. Anyway, the ultimate goal for the patients was for them to earn enough points to get to "Freedom House." No staff were allowed in there. It was strictly for the patients to have the complete freedom the you and I take for granted.

[@gabe152gaming7]

I worked in building 85 on the hill geriatrics

[@sic308941]

me and some friends ate a buncha mushrooms and broke in at midnight one night through the sewers, it was INTENSE

[@candidatoledo6353]

I worked there. Until I became disabled with a broken arm due to a patient madness. The place now ?? Government waisted tax payers money ! Should be fixed by now ..

[@gabe152gaming7]

Crazy shit went on in those buildings and the tunnels

[@Thetimberteam]

I’ve always wanted to visit this place

[@Shield.148]

Such a shame. With all the homeless people in New York, that should have been slowly rebuilt into residences and training facilities for the homeless.

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Yes unfortunately it will probably be some very expensive housing and office buildings do you know how that goes it’s not about the people That need it it’s about the ones that can pay the most!

[@mombie_of_3434]

Who do I contact to try to investigate there?

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

The place is off-limits to explorers security watches the property all day but if you are creative you can probably still check the place out

[@drewiannone2550]

Any pointers you cam give me on best place to enter, parking, anything would be appreciated. Planning a trip there for around halloween

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

A lot has changed there since I was there 18 months ago! Security runs around outside looking for people since it has been re-purposed! But you can park at the Home Depot

[@drewiannone2550]

@@svxvideoexploration4571 great thanks alot much appreciated

[@jeanbaker2087]

Needs closed captioning!

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Hey thank you I’ll see what I can do!!

[@stinkee2]

My friends and I found a map of this place in the building that houses the generators and what I assume are steam pumps. It even shows all the tunnels which we only partially explored. I've got it around here somewhere. I'm very disappointed that it's being destroyed and we'll never be able to see it all.

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Wow that’s crazy yes inside the old power plant the tunnels through that place were extensive and it is a damn shame that they have demolished what they have but the rest is being re-purposed now

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

It's the place our aunt was a patient at jn the 50s and 60s We lived upstate in Watertown

[@alexmartinez7278]

How many acres was it, and man at the asbestos!

[@jaygentile5202]

This place was bonkers my team ( xplorer llttf) had great activity and you are brave with so many caved in floors this place must have been incredible back in it's time they are reconstructing a few buildings good work HJ (xplorer llttf)

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Yes that place was spectacular truly are unique asylum still stands beautiful to this day! Glad to see lots of it is still being re-purposed and hope to see it restored to its original beauty in the future

[@jaygentile5202]

@@svxvideoexploration4571 I subscribed to your channel a while ago and I was wondering if you want to come on our live stream show it's on mondays from 8PM-9pm lmk if you're interested and thanks. Hermicidal J ( xplorer llttf)

[@jmkeupp]

These guys have nothing better to do.

[@misterscruffle]

I visited and snuck in back in 2016, took some really beautiful fine art portrait photos inside that creepy premises!

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

It is still a beautiful place to this day they are repurposing some of the buildings some are gone but the rest are still standing tall!

[@jasongreen9926]

This place had some really crazy people there!! I grew up with a kid who was there but I'm not sure where they moved all the patients.

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Unfortunately what happened in the 90s when psychotropic drugs came out they released many of these patients into the regular population unfortunately lots of them neglected to take their medication and ended up as many of our nations homeless

[@thebbglife3030]

🙀 We live just 10mins away from that Psychiatric Assylum.

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

The place was beautiful there’s still a little bit left I’m just glad to see they are repurposing it

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

Ah it’s just a small fixer up’er. Wouldn’t take much money or time, throw in some new floors, some paint and whoolah- Poughkeepsie Urban renewal, cheap housing. 😜 it’s amazing people want these remnants saved, saved for what? Rip this crap down and you have some pristine river facing property.

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

Ps WELCOME SHOP RITE. We needed you here

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

That place has been lurking on the top of the hill forever! It’s about time the residents get to use the space again, whatever it ends up being glad we got to see it a few times!! We joked that maybe they would put some new psychiatric offices up there ha ha

[@ilovemyweriddogs]

Apparently it’s haunted and stuff has been thrown around at the people who have been working on clearing the appestats

[@Stripedbassassassin779]

I’m gonna have to make a trip there

[@handle2033]

I wonder if the collapsed buildings are still standing. Could you make an update video on them? Loved the stained glass windows, it would be neat if the part of the building with those windows was restored

[@johnkalux9162]

If I'm not mistaken , the redevelopment plan is only preserving the old administration building (not the side wings), Chapple , and two other small buildings.90% of the rest of the building is being torn down and being replaced by generic housing apartments.

[@johnkalux9162]

What you see in this video is likely slated for demolition

[@oeyelaz]

I was locked up in this place in the 90s

[@EstiloSkateboards]

How was your experience there

[@i_love_scalloped_potatoes]

Hi! I've been here three times, years ago. Looks like they've demolished a number of buildings so far. Is it still exploreable via the trail behind Home Depot? Would love to go there again!!!

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

A lot has changed up there in the past year but yes it is still a good place to check out you must be more vigilant with your entrance

[@awadramy1]

That trail behind home depot has always been a hit or miss though... twice I used that trail cops were hiding and popped out. Once a cop popped out of the bushes im not even kidding you right now

[@stinkee2]

I've never used that trail and I'm afraid to mention the one that I do use

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

Okay, you guys have balls of steel. There is no way on earth I would ever go in there!! What in the hell is there to re purpose?

[@braccoz]

Great video Andy

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

You know I appreciate you my friend!!! Thanks brother

[@LilxLoogie]

It’s crazy how that staircase up to the roof is pretty well in tact and everything else is destroyed. Great video!

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

It was bizarre one side of the building would be destroyed the the other side would be dry and clean! And thank you

[@alangray9117]

​@@svxvideoexploration4571at least the graffiti artists and vandals hadn't gotten to all of it ❤

[@doe9de995]

My grandmother was the book keeper at this hospital. She worked there up until it closed.

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Wow thank you for adding that bit of personal history! That place was one of the most amazing and beautiful facilities I’ve ever seen it would’ve been a very special place to work or be a patient both! Thank you for your comment and as always thanks for watching

[@stinkee2]

I have a binder full of documents which may well include her work!

[@doe9de995]

@@stinkee2 Very cool not sure if I should share her full name on KZbin for privacy reasons but her first name was Barbara and her last initial was F so If you find a Barbara with a last name beginning with F it was probably her.

[@rhondaneri1912]

I'm from Rochester NY

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Home of beef on Weck! :) Beautiful end of town many historical buildings in that area!

[@bsage5514]

Oooo here we gooo! Eatin my cereal n' watchin this Awesome explore. Krazy derelict Swiss cheese floors Oh My! So MUCH to See here! GREAT job with the steady hand filmin. Luved every minute for sure! Train whistle in the background ♥️ Thank you for sharing this one, Very memorable!! Will watch over again so much to look at! 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Thank you so much! I always appreciate the support it keeps me going and thanks again! Glad you enjoy

[@forvrlost]

did u run into any workers going down cottage road?

[@living_myjoy]

Great video!

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Thank you very kindly I appreciate you watching! Stay tuned for more videos coming regularly!

[@marythompson5453]

Poughkeepsie is not Upstate LOL

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

Anything an hour from the city is upstate lol

[@itachi22b63]

It’s in the mountains lmao how is it not upstate? Tarrytown and above is upstate imo.

[@Gina-tl4bd]

If that’s upstate then Albany and Plattsburgh must be Outer Mongolia! 😂 Great video and steady filming!

[@train5974]

Used to deliver pizzas there in the 80's. Cheney building and Ryan hall. Sometimes to the power house. 😮

[@Woolsey420]

You were here recently?

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

This was last year in the spring but I have friends that were just there last week security is very tight now

[@Woolsey420]

@@svxvideoexploration4571 yes thats why i asked. I have always wanted to go here. I got there once but there was too many wolves or coyotes or whatever

[@svxvideoexploration4571]

@@Woolsey420 They were there this Tuesday and Wednesday had a great time just had to be very careful security was popping out of every nook and cranny they have re-purposed the administration building but it is still a beautiful place to visit

[@Woolsey420]

@@svxvideoexploration4571 i need a tour guide LMAO