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Phoenix666 writes:

Wired shares a photo gallery of abandoned spaces in NYC that should appeal to anyone who's ever watched post-apocalyptic films like "Escape from New York" or played games like "Enslaved" or "Crysis 3":

Will Ellis ignored his first “no trespassing” sign in 2012 when he ducked through the fence surrounding an old warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn. He started photographing the rotting interior and was immediately hooked.

“I’m not a daredevil at all, but the first time I snuck in, there was that rush of adrenaline and sense of adventure,” Ellis says. “I was also fascinated by the visuals inside. As a kid I loved all things creepy—Halloween was my favorite holiday and that’s something I never grew out of.”

From the creepy to the bizarre, Ellis’ exploration of the derelict and decrepit has lead him to document nearly 50 locations across New York City and beyond. The images chronicle forsaken schools, asylums, and forts, along with railroads and waterfronts. He updates his popular blog constantly, and a collection of 150 images has been published in Abandoned NYC.

I have had my eye on the Gowanus Batcave for years, with intentions to convert it into a real batcave. Sadly, my plans to become a billionaire have not panned out yet...