Dead Grill

Out with the old…

One year ago today: Fruit Stand.

Tacky

In a hectic city like NYC, residents need to keep a tight schedule and remind themselves and each other of pressing obligations. With all of the new technology changing the way people think and consume information, it’s nice to see the bulletin board is still part of our communities. At least for now.

One year ago today: Labor Day grill out.

Ratt Reference!

This plastic wheel and plant pot base add some symmetry to this NYC sidewalk and perhaps a little metaphor to our own lives.

One year ago today: Air Conditioner and Sidewalk Wine

Ding!

Yet another microwave is left abandoned on the sidewalks of New York City. There was a time when microwaves where a big deal. Now they’re just a big hassle to New Yorkers changing addresses… and kitchens.

One year ago today.

On your mark...

MII oh MII.

One year ago today.

Art or memorial? Or both?

The New York Times’ blog City Room reported on a mysterious ghost stroller in Park Slope. Readers familiar with ghost bikes know the tragic reasons behind the painted memorials, so if this is some form of art project, NYC sidewalk experts know why it doesn’t work.

One year ago today.

Use your head

Anyone know what kind of helmet this is? Picture was taken near 81st and 2nd Avenue, Upper East Side, if that helps.

Rescue Me

This fire extinguisher was just sitting on the sidewalk, apparently waiting to be taken away by the sanitation department. Or perhaps the fire department. Either way, it’s dusty, so it hasn’t been deployed very often, if at all — a good thing indeed.

Anyone know if these things just expire? Why else would someone throw away a fire extinguisher?

Sadly, times renders us all obsolete.

This monitor on a lonely summer night remains unclaimed despite efforts by its previous owner to inform passers-by , via Post-It Note, it is “working”.

(Note bleached out by flash, sorry!)

Basket Case

This dead speaker has a nice basket perched on top of it, creating an interesting contrast in sidewalk destiny.