Gothamist: Gramercy Gatekeeper: Hordes May Invade!

Bob Salzman

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:05:15 -0500

Grammercy Park is what Central Park would have been if todays NYC real estate developers and their City Hall buddies had been designing things instead of Olmstead.

Adam

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:14:09 -0500

This was one of about five articles in the Sunday Times that really disturbed me. "Hordes of people"? What a fucking bitch, that woman in the article- when will she wake up to reality? Maybe she's scared that those "merely rich" will invade the park next- http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/19/weekinreview/19konigsberg.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

evren

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:04:29 -0500

it's just so wrong to keep this park to themselves. i guess they should enjoy it now coz they'll be living in hell after life.

Not Amused

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:19:31 -0500

Snoody bitches and there "Exclusive" Greenery ! I do agree that if the park is indeed private, Then it should be locked down ! Sadly

uhhhrrrr

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:53:49 -0500

Everytime I was in that area I used to just walk through Gramercy Park ... up until now I had no idea the gates were supposed to be locked! It looks like a less crowded version of Madison Square Park anyway ... no shake shack!@ URHh hSHAKE SHACK FGIVE Me THOSE SHAKeS NAD BURGRERS !!

Whine Whine Whine

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:45:08 -0500

It's about time we abolished this ridiculous place anyway. Open the gates!

Hotel Chelsea Blogger

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:13:43 -0500

Why does this place exist anyway? Every time I go by there I hardly see a soul inside, and even on it’s busiest days there’s rarely more than a handful of people using it. They claim that it’s private property, but the land is actually owned in common by the people lucky enough to live nearby and have a key.

charshiu

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:31:01 -0500

time for eminent domain action!!!!

Brightliner

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:09:43 -0500

I don't understand this "land needs to be open to all" attitude. If, in fact, the park is maintained by private funds with no involvement from the city, then it is private space, period. Just like your living room is private space. If you wouldn't want strangers using your living room, does that mean you "don't belong in New York"?

so there

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:32:18 -0500

Can anyone clarify who actually owns the land and pays for the upkeep? Am I to assume the landlords for the surrounding properties (that include park keys) actually foor the bill for park maintenance, passing the cost onto the tenants?

janelle

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:30:34 -0500

i personally don't see the problem with the park continuing to remain private if it's funded privately. i, too, would be bothered if drunken hotel guests were leaving my park unlocked. private property is private property, i suppose. ownership has its privileges...

bob

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:18:36 -0500

ugh, these gramercy people are horrible.

Peter

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:18:23 -0500

It's tempting to conclude that the keyholders are hopelessly snobbish for wanting to exclude us (ick!) Common People from their park, but to the extent the prices for their residences include premiums representing their rights to exclusive park access, they have a point.

Kevin Walsh

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:24:39 -0500

We are WAY past the time when Gramercy Park should be an exclusive enclave. Open the gates! www.forgotten-ny.com

Leela

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:23:04 -0500

I think that if you don't believe in public spaces, you don't belong in New York.

edEx

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:19:46 -0500

I think a well designed nonintrusive sign would work wonders.