The Embodiment of Neglect

GROSS STUFF!This image sums it up pretty well: the Jay Street-Borough Hall station is a disaster. How many years of pigeon build-up is that? You would have to do some serious boring tests to figure that one out, but I'm going to say ten years. Check out my timer below, lets see how long it takes to fix that. Oh, and how about that paint? Looking good.

UNSIGHTLY STUFF!This is a good one. How long has this sidewalk thing been up? Ten years? And what does it do exactly? I'm more afraid of this thing falling on my head than anything from the building. They should build a sidewalk shed for the sidewalk shed. We could all just crawl under it. It does give that cool 1980's burned-out city look though. Street cred is everything! Oh and check this out - apparently the MTA owns this building, and its vacant. In fact its been vacant for years (obviously). These guys want the MTA to sell it. Please do, I think Joe Pesci, from The Super would be a better landlord.

Here's another counter:

DANGEROUS STUFF!

This is my last one. Ever notice how there is ALWAYS a car parked at the bus stop on this street. I mean every single time. Why doesn't the MTA do anything about this? Its great when the bus stops right in the middle of the street. And then these little old ladies have to walk all the way over to the bus, through traffic traffic, while avoiding getting hit by a bicyclist. Meanwhile traffic is at a complete standstill behind the bus. Cant they tow the cars from the bus stop? I know, here it looks like police vehicles, but trust me, there's all kinds of cars parked there. (Sometimes its MTA cars!). Here's another counter. How long till you think these bus stops are clear? I ride almost every day, so I'll notice. Lets start this countdown from today: