Lin's home, which has been empty since his death, is a fascinating window into the world of the Communist leadership.

The 11-story building has been largely empty since its final business day, Jan. 22, 1993.

But bureaucratic red tape has kept it empty since March.

It's empty since this winter past, and no servants in it.

Directly behind these spaces was a small hotel, which has been empty since the 1940s.

Their last water barrel had been empty since yesterday.

Most of the time the ruins were empty, since nothing grew in the center areas, and probably nothing ever would.

This was built in conjunction with a 46-story apartment tower called the Manhattan, which has been sitting empty since the mid-80's.

Most recently it was a photography museum, but it has been empty since 1998.

Until 1972, it was primarily used as residential house and remained empty since that.