NYC Arts Cypher's office building may like it normally does from the outside but as soon as you walk through the doors there is a surprise around every corner.
"I love Halloween and I love doing this. I love scaring people," said volunteer Shoshanna Blumberg.
Blumberg is one of several volunteers at the non-profit's haunted house on Broad Street. The event has been held for 5 years.
It's so exciting because people are really passionate about halloween and its so easy to get them to get involved," said Charlie Balducci, the Executive Director of NYC Arts Cypher.
Volunteers and community members spend several weeks building the two-story maze. Stefanie Greenberg is an EMT by day and Zombie by night. It was her first year participating.
"It shows we are part of a community. It shows we can come together and have fun," said Greenberg.
The event is NYC Arts Cypher's biggest fundrasier. The organization provides free art, music and dance programs for kids on Staten Island.
"We send a socially concious message not only to kids but to the community to raise awarness about things like bullying, anti violence and anti drug," explained Balducci.
"It really helps people out. It gets kids off the street. We get to participate in some cool things. It's really nice," said Blumberg.
The attraction is expected to raise several thousand dollars. It runs through Halloween.