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drpvn t1_izeylns wrote

Reply to comment by Tokyocheesesteak in New York’s ‘zombie’ office towers teeter as interest rates rise by rootbeer_racinette

It’s not really a problem that needs “solving.” People already would live in Times Square and pay a lot of money to do it. And the more people who did it, the more who would follow.

The real problems are all the other ones listed in the quote above.

I should add I live between Penn Station and Times Square and yes, the transportation is phenomenal. You live blocks from trains that can take you directly downtown, to either side of uptown, and to three other Boroughs. You can get out of the city quickly through the Lincoln Tunnel, and you have quick access to the West Side Highway. If you’re forced to go to Long Island, it’s a straight shot across town to the Midtown Tunnel. If you’re healthy enough, you can walk to anywhere in Manhattan. You can take a short walk to the Theater District or to MSG. There are some things that aren’t great but mobility is not one of them.

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Tokyocheesesteak t1_izf2ijz wrote

While, as you said, the Penn Station area is quite livable as it is, I think it's universally agreeable that the area still has room for some serious streetscape improvements, among many other things

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drpvn t1_izf2vuj wrote

Definitely, beginning with the problem of hardcore drug use and street dealing.

Is there such a thing as a Tokyo Cheesesteak?

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Tokyocheesesteak t1_izfidqe wrote

I'm pretty sure there is now, though I don't think there was one, at least not to my knowledge, in '09, when I lived in Tokyo and wanted a cheesesteak.

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HeyMySock t1_izg6u61 wrote

I work just a block away from Penn Station and since the Hudson Yards have gone up, we've seen 2 apartment buildings go up within eyesight of our building. Things are improving around here.

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IllegibleLedger t1_izf5ge6 wrote

I see you always on on the crime posts and wondered what the reactionary vibe was but you living between Penn Station and Times Square totally clicks. I would love to see an influx of new residents to that area and how it would affect everything

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drpvn t1_izf5nh2 wrote

Ha, yeah, the area does bring out my inner Bronson.

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