The Ansonia's residential ghost lore

The Ansonia, a landmark residential building on Broadway, has accumulated ghost stories over decades tied to its past as a hotel and its many notable residents. Tenants and building staff have reported hearing unexplained noises, doors moving, and occasional sightings in common areas, anecdotes that appear in local press and urban-history write-ups. The building's reputation for hauntings is part of New York City folklore surrounding historic residential hotels. These reports are anecdotal and have not been confirmed by scientific investigation.