I've traveled to NYC for work a lot over the course of 7 years, so much so that I joined this sub. My trips routinely took me through Penn Station -- especially when arriving from Newark, or other cities along the acela / amtrak. It's only gotten worse over the years. I haven't been back to that area in about a year, but it was bad then, so I can't imagine what it is now.

I wouldn't call it blighted, necessarily, but there is absolutely a homelessness and addiction issue in the area, and it's on full display.

At first, I wasn't sure if they did it on purpose, but I was surprised to see no seating in Moynihan hall. Then, on second though, I figured it was absolutely done on purpose, to keep homeless out.