Neglected Metropolis
Lulu Press | May 2009 | 92 pages
An exploration of vacant and abandoned property throughout New York City's five boroughs. Photography by Stephanie Lim. Co-written with James Cocks.
The vacant and abandoned property story is another one of New York City’s paradoxes. Despite homelessness, lack of housing, and skyrocketing development costs, large portions of the city remain vacant and abandoned.
Combating vacancy and abandonment rates is critical in maintaining vibrant communities. The persistence of such spaces suggest both market and structural inefficiencies in property management and redistribution. These neglected properties cause public health and safety concerns while also imposing costs on the surrounding community by decreasing property values and imposing tax burdens.
