The Huge Abandoned Lawyers Mansion on The Hill Left Forgotten in the Mountains of Upstate New York

[@pumpupjam9648]

I love it when these older homes have cast iron radiators. When I was a kid, this was the best heat of all. It heated up water, and the house had moisture in the winter. No one, not one person or animal got sick with flu or a simple cold.

[@wandamontgomery6030]

Not to sound stupid but how did they work?

[@asmodeus1274]

@@wandamontgomery6030 Radiators are designed to work with a steam system tied to a boiler or hot water systems relying on a water heater. They are built to allow steam or hot water in and to transfer heat from the water out into the surrounding air.

[@1927su]

They were great when they worked! We always had to bleed the radiators ( let steam out) occasionally, so they would work better

[@dlodge4966]

Well who ever installed the sky lights did a fantastic job! No leaks! Neat place as always thanks Kappy!

[@NativeNYer]

That's exactly what I was thinking!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@dlodge4966 Great point! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@melodyfisher1512]

Someone took pride in this home…well built and all the extras. I loved the bifold French door…makes it seem even more spacious. I hope someone saves it…I’ve seen much worse brought back to life. It would be worth it! Thank you, Kappy. 😊

[@robertmanley7556]

Someone loved this home over a lot of years all the up dates and money spent on her makes me sad to see it sit like this . I just cant understand how know one want her . I think with time live and money she could shine again for sure. Looks like a good old solid home the roof and foundation look good everthing else in between can be fixed in my opinion. Great video as always Kappy!! 👍👍

[@malindahenke5724]

Another sad beauty. But that 3rd floor! What a surprise! Loved the beds. That stained glass! Even the basement was cool! That house can still be saved.

[@tishmusso3949]

The stone foundation is actually quite beautiful!!

[@vickisawyer7405]

I didn't think the basement was creepy at all, very cool!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@vickisawyer7405 Always something neat to see down there! Just wish there was more day light and I’m alone as well! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@vickisawyer7405]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 I know that doing it solo can be weird. I've explored old houses as a kid and I loved the creepiness without knowing they were creepy. Now as an adult I don't have the nerve to go into abandoned places by myself. Love your videos Kappy, stay safe.

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

I could live in that room with the jacuzzi and skylight. Not what you'd expect to see in a house this age, what a heartbreak it must have been for that attorney who lost his license. What a house!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@jaclynalley809]

Love this one! My home has some of the same features. It was built in 1871, a Victorian/farmhouse. been in the family since 1925...

[@megfuchs9425]

I grew up in a big, old house with all lot of these doorknobs and cool features and never thought of them as anything special. I did love my old house though, with the radiators that you could sit on and use for raising yeast to make baked goods. Looking at these old treasures brings back good memories!

[@WildwoodCastle]

Vandalism really angers me... I would prefer to allow someone to live in a house for free rather than let it set empty and suffer this senseless damage...

[@tishmusso3949]

Agree!!

[@johnnyringo3171]

I've been exploring abandoned buildings in urban and rural areas for years, but I swear you've got the knack for consistently finding the most unique and interesting locations.

[@MartieMc]

His channel is number 1 for consistently the oldest, most unique, explores. As far as residential houses go, which is what I like to see. Sometimes I wonder how he finds and gets access to them all. And so much travelling. Just wow. What a life he must lead. Or so I like to imagine.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@MartieMc Sheesh! Y’all are you too kind!! I really appreciate the kind words and I’m just glad you still enjoy the videos!! Thank you all so much for watching!! :)

[@lesliewallace9665]

What a great find Kappy! The bi-fold doors were beautiful. She appears to have great bones, but she's in desperate need of care. It's always sad to see such magnificent homes abandoned. Thanks again for another great explore

[@Broadway789]

Why do kids spray paint such awful things on the walls? If they only knew what these symbols stand for. It’s terrible. It’s awful to even do this damage to an abandoned home.

[@melodyfisher1512]

Deranged? First thing I’d change!

[@natomblin]

I've never understood that.

[@Bella65]

Why? Because they're jerks.

[@johnclifton8074]

They have to leave their "marks" like dogs and cats peeing to mark their territory ! Sickening !

[@bonniepaynter5624]

I had to turn it off. I can’t stand it.

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks Kappy for showing this amazing old house. It was beautiful in its day.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@melanienance4920 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@Highplains_Dirtbagger]

The part where you said, “Three sinks in this house”. I believe that particular sink in that scene was for a wet bar. It looked like a wine rack to the right of the sink and plus the crazy huge book shelf. Bet that was a great place to make a drink and enjoy a book! Keep exploring, bro! Love the vids!

[@eviehaller8182]

Thanks for showing us all the cool old details! You’re brave going down through the basement! ♥️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@eviehaller8182 Haha of course! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@joanneclose7041]

Another beautiful house left... Almost livable.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@joanneclose7041 True! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@robertlyman9789]

Who ever lived there lived the good life!

[@redneckbryon]

Cool Find Definitely updated in the last 25 or so years. 18:50, those are the oil tanks.

[@cheryls3162]

I always love the attics of those old homes!

[@joshriver75]

Seemed like a really solid house. Barely any creeks from the floor boards.

[@margiecooper6045]

Cool old house. Worth some money in its day. Big place. Thanks for the tour Kappy.

[@vickisawyer7405]

A little sanding and some paint, this old place could be livable. Thank you for the video, Kappy!!

[@1927su]

Love that beveled glass in that front door!

[@sharimontgomery4795]

Yes, I noticed that too!!

[@sharimontgomery4795]

Very cool

[@michelleparish7313]

I can't help chuckling when you have to so obviously force yourself to go down into a basement. 🤣 I gotta say, though, you've gotten much better at attics over the years.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@michelleparish7313 Yeah basements are definitely my least favorite lol! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@1927su]

Yes indeed! That is a super creepy basement! Thanks for braving it for us!!

[@trudirrinhard508]

This house was so luxurious with the pool and jacuzzi though the outside was not that grand. As always Kappy you take us on an amazing adventure that lets us imagine living in this grand house!! Thanks!

[@Chrisssy2112]

Just imagine this place when first built. If livable, I’d gladly love to live there. What a neat explore Kappy! Thank you for the tour 😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@Chrisssy2112 Well said!! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@robertlyman9789]

Painting latex paint over oil based lacquer peals off

[@Ruby-gn5nc]

I love them old beds up stairs.😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@Ruby-gn5nc thanks for watching!

[@christajeanne1427]

Lovely old place. If walls could talk, yeah?

[@Sandjan90]

Hi Kappy, this is a fantastic old house minus all the graffiti. I loved the study with all the bookshelves and the leaded windows and even some stained glass in the attic. I can imagine how beautiful it was back when it was lived in with a family taking care of the property. Stay safe out there!

[@yeahisaidthat3008]

I absolutely fell in love with this one Kappy! It could be a dream house! ❤️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@yeahisaidthat3008 Agreed had some beautiful features left! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@megfuchs9425]

Who else remembers reading the old " Five Little Pepper" books? 😊

[@MartieMc]

I do! I do! ❤

[@patriciamurray5612]

I had a subscription. Every month I received a new book. That was about 60 years ago. Last summer, I found them packed away in a storage unit where they'd been for at least a decade. 24 books in pristine condition with dust covers intact. I loved those stories! Gave them away to a young family. I was so happy to find someone who wanted them.

[@megfuchs9425]

@@patriciamurray5612 I have some of them still. Makes me smile!

[@loritanner4478]

I watched the 5 little peppers movies. They were cute movies.

[@patriciamurray5612]

@loritanner4478 I didn't know there were "5 Little Pepper" movies!

[@acanuck]

A beautiful house. I especially loved the door knobs and the leaded glass windows.Thanks for showing us those features!

[@susanbradley2465]

Thank you Kappy,This place is beautiful and big.The kitchen looks to small for that size house.I can't wait for the next explore.💖

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@susanbradley2465 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@pamelasinclair-karney8856]

Absolutely beautiful old house.thank you for sharing

[@lucybieller7604]

Hey Kappy! Very cool find. I love huge houses with multi rooms. No vultures in the attic a plus! Thanks for the explore. Be safe ✌️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@lucybieller7604 Always a plus to me lol! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@kimciesielski8279]

What a beautiful home! Thank you for showing us!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@kimciesielski8279 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@benselander1482]

Once again, Kappy narrowly avoids falling into the Backrooms.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@benselander1482 Lol! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@MariannaKatz17]

I would be really wonderful if someone could restore that place. I really like your videos. Very interesting and you also know how to film things so people don't get seasick! Thanks for that!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@MariannaKatz17 thank you for saying that! I try my best! Much appreciated for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@annees9738]

What an amazing house!!

[@DSkipp-le3gj]

Your videos at the end of your home tours of the quiet natural beauty of the areas you visit are so soothing. Thank you for sharing those lovely moments of peacefulness.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@DSkipp-le3gj Glad you enjoy!! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@user-randi1987]

I enjoyed this house, a lot. Several updates but they were done well and held up over time. I even liked the basement, thought it was interesting. The details on the windows were a huge bonus. Thanks, Kappy

[@cecoya]

What a place!!! Love the bi-fold french doors, the short radiators, and that bathroom upstairs. What a house, amazing it is still intact for the most part and all you really see is broken windows, some graffitti, and peeling paint everywhere. That wallpaper in the upstairs bath was lovely. Oh can't forget the pink lamp with the fringe shade on the chain, the icing on the cake. Great explore, have a great day and safe travels

[@pben4218]

Good time to strip old peeling paint & wallpaper & renovate!!!😊Thanks for sharing!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@pben4218 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@MartieMc]

That was very relaxing and enjoyable. As always, love all the ambient sounds, the bird song, traffic in the distance, your footsteps crunching on the floor. Makes it seem more like I'm there exploring with you. Thanks Kappy.

[@debradoodle]

Wow! Thank you Kappy! What an amazing place! Someone really loved that beautiful home back in the day. So sad to see the disrespect and the vandalism.

[@melissaboggs5176]

Such a beautiful home Kappy! Love the hardware and glass. The details are amazing! Would love to live here. Thanks Kappy For bringing this one to us . Stay safe and can’t wait to see the next one. 😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@melissaboggs5176 Totally agreed! Glad you enjoyed!! Thank you very much for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@Ruby-gn5nc]

I love this old house spooks and all I am sure it has some it is still beautiful thanks for this explore.

[@danaMccabe-dagmarK]

Loving those bay windows 🥰. Thanks Kappy, for taking us along!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@danaMccabe-dagmarK Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@deboralintner6223]

What a gem!

[@robinkorb4744]

Those weren't water heaters in the basement. They were oil tanks. There were two in my basement when we moved in.

[@priscilla5306]

Hearing a cardinal and chickadees cool house !

[@jenniferdeleon8954]

Nice older home! Didn’t look in to bad of shape. One room upstairs gave me the creeps and the basement. Thank you Kappy!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@jenniferdeleon8954 Agreed! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@saltpeter7429]

The old skateboard in the basement? Late 80's probably. I wish you had a look at it. Thanks Kappy, great old home and video.

[@lisacooper3991]

Sure some huge rooms and the French doors are amazing.. I really liked the cedar closet.. they always have a wonderful 😊 smell to them.. but surprised there wasn't a nice huge staircase at the main door.. another great find and enjoyed seeing this one.. thanks for sharing

[@gledmonson2243]

I am totally fascinated with old abandoned properties. I know there are many reasons this happens, but so sad.😢

[@SandraOshea-d7o]

Awesome place. Someone could still fix it up. It would be a beautiful home.

[@susanmiller4159]

Nice old house. The trim and leaded windows were special. I understand foreclosure but why don’t these homes get sold? Sad. Great explore. Take care.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@susanmiller4159 I wish I knew the answer! Usually different circumstances with each house! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@UrbanEyeAbandoned]

Such a amazing house, really liked it. Thanks for sharing.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@UrbanEyeAbandoned Really appreciate that!! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@l.l.2463]

It's a little feature, but I loved that sink and counter on the back porch with a pass-through window into the kitchen. How practical to be able to wash the dirt off of vegetables before taking them into kitchen. Since it was meant to be a vacation home that may not have been the original purpose, but so very handy!

[@DonariaRegia]

That first sink on the ground floor mud room is a common feature for houses in the UK, the third sink with the wine rack above would be your wet bar, interesting to have that in the reading room. The master bed/bath was very comfortable in its day. Who the hell was playing darts in that nasty old basement? lol

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@DonariaRegia I wondered that same thing about the darts in basement myself lol! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@priscilla5306]

Imagine this house in its hay day!

[@mindyslater2526]

Always wonderful finds friends with you on the adventure. Thank you.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@mindyslater2526 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@carlawebber7635]

What a cute Victorian! The only thing I have against it is it's in New York and I'm allergic to snow!

[@janewasson4845]

That must've been a happy place to live once! Neat wood detail in those windows, and l wonder if the original open stairwell was walled in? Graffiti-our Dad would have turned my brother into a pile of ash if he'd gotten caught doing that, found the owner, and made my brother make it right. Thanks, Kappy! 🌻

[@janedee6488]

The house has so many cool features. Thanks for the explore.

[@gSlover4reel]

I love the extra details that were put into these old houses. Probably just common for the time. That old telephone interface in the basement was cool too. Keep up the great work Kappy.

[@patriciabonitz5758]

The shape of the house is really different. Many of the main features are still visible. It's a nice old house and it can be restored. I would be a interested buying if I lived in the area. It's a shame nobody kept the upkeep through the years. Nice fine Kappy. ❤

[@brendawalker7290]

Beautiful old home

[@rubberbiscuit99]

When you got to the basement I felt I was thinking "Don't go down there!" because of the creepiness factor. (Yes I have watched a lot of horror movies.) Thank you for the tour of this interesting place. High quality, as usual from you.

[@priscilla5306]

Well that was surprising! Top floor with old beds heat up there too!

[@nadinemasteller1089]

Judging from the exterior, it's a lovely old home. From the beginning it looks like it is well thought out as to layout. I know it would take a lot of work, but so far, I think that it's worth it. I sure hope that someone falls in love and can afford to update, insulate and restore this place. Those were heating oil tanks in the basement.

[@karenharris4947]

Thanks again for an interesting tour. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks for appreciating these old gems.

[@valeriechamberlin341]

Great bifold doors, Butler’s pantry, stained glass, built in bureau in the attic! All so cool! And I am a fan also of old doorknobs, as u are! Thanks for all the grand old house tours, Kappy!

[@anthonycoach4551]

I love thoes old swing out double doors with the glass in them the ones you said there cool there worth money..

[@Jerry-sr9kq]

I hate to see such a beautiful old house left rotting away. What a waste.

[@cynthiashawhan5204]

Thanks for sharing this with. I always enjoy your videos.😅

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@cynthiashawhan5204 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@larrysmith6499]

Awesome looking house

[@clairwaucaush7225]

Must have been a cool house when in use! Whoever it was had money. Too bad they're gone now. From the attic you should have rescued that high school yearbook Fredonian '53 and gave it to the local historical society.

[@customscreenprinting]

Urban Exploring with kappy thanks for sharing this video with me i really enjoyed it and God Bless

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@customscreenprinting Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@jennifergarrett6809]

I'm so glad someone covered those beautiful windows where they couldn't be damaged by the elements. Minus the graffiti I really like this house. The radiators and all the hardware are awesome. I'd love to fix this one up and make it shine. Thank you for the tour

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

This house can be restored. It has solid bone structure throughout the place. Just a lot of peeling paint and debris to clean up. Get the old carpeting pulled out, and peeling wallpaper off the walls. And the graffiti removed, there's a lot of good structure to start over again in this beautiful house.

[@1M005E1]

3:48 those stairs were for the maids, as They were NOT allowed to use the owners or the guest main stairs. Any time the maids were on the owner & guest stairs is when they were cleaning & polishing the banisters.

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

This house was amazing. To bad it's in NY. Prices and taxes are to high. I would definitely take it on. So many beautiful details left. Butlers pantry, doors, windows and attic bedroom. I'm not a fan of the 80s jacuzzi bathroom.🤣 Nice one though.❤️🤍💙

[@barbaradavis7400]

I loved this house. It didn't look too torn up.

[@NativeNYer]

Thanx Kappy awesome find! This house was so great @ one time. Basement a little sketchy...always love ur vids! Plz b safe out there.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@NativeNYer Really appreciate that!! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@natomblin]

Strange to see an early 20th century house where one bathroom fastforwards into an updated 1980s aesthetic.

[@denisecoyne6447]

Loos like a lot of 80's updating.

[@denisecoyne6447]

Deceptive house a lot bigger than it looks.

[@elizabethnorth4604]

Beautiful home with a lot of beautiful features. Love the glass doors.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@elizabethnorth4604 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@DD-th2bd]

Nice find Kappy that house is huge! I always look forward to watching your videos

[@jackielong9927]

Old radiators, we used to dry our socks and mittens on them when coming in from the cold. I used to like the smell and the hiss. ❤

[@Kimtwister]

wowwww kapppy u did it again u bring out the best of us urban explorerers i cant thank u enough of your amazing videos keeep up the good work i loved this those beds were beautiful and that jacuzzi i so loveeee jacuzzis take care my gratefully deadicated friend seee you next exploringgg kim

[@lisalamp3537]

Surprised the staircase wasn't more grand. Agree, vandalism is sickening. Beautiful house Kappy.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

It was a beauty,the vandalism is sickening.Thank you Kappy 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@priscilla5306]

Beautiful wrap around

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@priscilla5306 Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@nathanbugg3221]

Ah, man, I wanted a shhot from the front in the basement of the fireplace arch looking feature. It's still a great place and a good video. Thank you for sharing.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@nathanbugg3221 I thought of that afterwards! Sorry about that! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@nathanbugg3221]

@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 always man thanks for the great content.

[@kaitlynndee1126]

I love Kappy's steadfast attention to doorknobs lol

[@tammyasbury6517]

Looks great on outsidelots of room and space inside ,love the way its unique in floor plan,this one was another great explore ,love looking at these old homeplaces

[@jimmiller9330]

Would love to buy that and restore it.

[@cheryls3162]

I can picture a big family living in that house. The upstairs ensuite bathroom with the jacuzzi and sky light was awesome! I definitely would have liked to have seen the house when it was new.