Iverton8
Iverton8 t1_j26fqxm wrote
Reply to comment by mowotlarx in Why New York State Insists That the Penn Station Area Is ‘Blighted’ by mowotlarx
It’s largely under construction. It’s a maze of scaffolding which attracts the down and out. Since they are demolishing or renovating the properties, there isn’t much street life anymore.
Iverton8 t1_j26f7kx wrote
Reply to comment by whiskey_pancakes in Why New York State Insists That the Penn Station Area Is ‘Blighted’ by mowotlarx
I was just about to add this. Eighth Avenue between 33 and 42 is the worst. There is a distinct “element” to it.
Iverton8 t1_j27cc5h wrote
Reply to comment by LVorenus2020 in Why New York State Insists That the Penn Station Area Is ‘Blighted’ by mowotlarx
And that is exactly why the area smells like hot piss. And the restrooms on the main concourse are essentially homeless shelters. I usually just pop into one of the pubs around the area to do the do.