joshsternberg:

Remember when NYC was a shithole? Most of us can’t because we’re not from here. But these pictures are a good look into some of the grossness that was The Big Apple.

Check Steven Siegel’s photos out on Gothamist.

EDIT: Now with the correct link. Thanks, Kate!

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   God, I love New York.

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   I grew up on the Lower East Side, and the easiest way to sum it up is that I know the difference between a car...

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   1) Even though I saw this yesterday, I just noticed that on the right you can see what I’m pretty sure is (was) the...

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    Quite a different view of this city.

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    As a matter of fact, I do. I grew up here.

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    Viva shithole New York!

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    this is pretty awesome

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    I still kind of want to live in New York in the 70s/80s. New York is undeniably changing for the better, but it’s not...

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