YOUR CRAZY..... why would you intentionally put yr ass at risk.... this is not the same world i grew up in... where you could do this and no worries...the late 50s' early 60's dude you need to value life more then you do
Ah that sound. A New Yorker would always recognize that sound. Being alone, you and your thoughts, with fluorescent lights over you. The sudden metallic sound from the tracks, the random cough you hear when you know your alone. Your footsteps sound like fireworks on the 4th of July. Definitely a 2am kinda ride.
2:00am is around the time homeless people enter the subway stations to say warm and sleep , I use to be homeless so I know, peace to you for showing the homeless problem in New York.
The problem is the homeless people. Because shelters exist. But because so many are on drugs and have mental illnesses they prefer being homeless. I know someone who has a whole family and a house. Will not live in there. But will sleep standing on a sidewalk.
@@Jahairalove84 actually that's not the issue at all,Our mayor doesnt allow some people in shelters despite not doing drugs,Literal shelters dont allow people in for being black,Non English speaker or if you simply look dirty it's not the homeless people idiot it's the government
@@chocolatemilk2686 they have specific shelters for mental illnesses. I know this. I was in one for my depression and anxiety. People there had all types of mental illnesses.
@@Jahairalove84 because you're lighter skin,Bitch just because it doesnt happen to you doesnt mean it doesnt happen at all.being fucking insensitive I've been in a shelter myself more than twice it was at least 3 times growing up and I sat there with my fucking mom as they disrespected her because of her race.
I'm from Berlin and I had no ideas it was this bad in NYC. We have similar issues but not like this (yet). I fear this is where we're headed if homelessness and cost of living is not tackled. Wishing all the best to all of you out there. Stay safe.
My family in Germany has the same issues. My brother is homeless and addicted to heroin in Stuttgart, and there's so many youtube channels showing the homeless in Germany. This is spreading everywhere. I am from Germany and I live in the USA. But not in NYC. That place isn't good. Germany is not special. I am glad that I left Germany.
@@richardwildlife88-wj6kl freilich besser als die USA. Berlin ist nen Wohlfühlurlaub im Vergleich zu NYC. in DE gibts nur wenige obdachlose und dein Bruder ist nen Versager
@@richardwildlife88-wj6kl freilich besser als die USA. Berlin ist nen Wohlfühlurlaub im Vergleich zu NYC. in DE gibts nur wenige obdachlose und dein Bruder tja haha 😂
@@oLii96x It’s tongue in cheek humor. I.e., you so vividly compared your generally decent European life to our NYC lives. So, you are showing off. It’s just a joke
Hahaha. When you see an empty car, and you're like "Yes! This is my lucky day!" You get on and realize why it's empty. Because one homeless guy is sleeping in there and stinking the car up to high heaven. You gotta walk between cars, if the doors aren't locked. That feet funk and stale urine stink ain't no joke. That's one instance where this mask mandate can be a blessing.
If you are a New Yorker by now you know the trick , when a train is pulling into a station and there is an empty car you run away from the empty car. Its only the Tourist or people not familiar that would go in and then realize its homeless people or you cannot take the smell of what's inside.
@@chrisc1881 Or there's no A/C in the Summer. But I take the train at all kinds of hours, so half the time, empty cars are the rule, not the exception. Then with this pandemic, the trains are less crowded too.
@@Chichoed Why some people are proud to be New Yorker where you can get a high power job and make money you cannot make anywhere else in the world. You go figure, l guess you have not traveled the world to make such a statement.
Fantastic! I spent alot of time on the subways years ago growing up and living there my first 21 years of life.Haven't stepped on the subways since the 70s.Not much change except newer trains.Great video thanks fir the memories.
I’m from Brooklyn ny born and raised..it’s wild out there yet it’s no trouble unless you are looking to make trouble but if you come in peace mind your business stay alert aware and mindful you will be just fine in NY other then that I love what you do my guy just be safe brother.. your in God hands.. stay blessed be safe
Many do not understand the culture of New York City. If you mind your own business and stay alert you travel anytime of the day or night without incident. I live in New York for 20 years and never had a problem and l am not scared to travel any hour.
@@NoPickmeishasAllowed For a woman being out during the late night hour roaming the streets alone may have a different dynamic vs a guy being out there alone.
You see people like this and you just wonder what happened and where they went so wrong to become that way. At some point these might've been regular people who had jobs or went to school, they had friends and family. Then something just changed.
My family is in Germany and I grew up in New York..its not like this in Germany and it's very bad, in NY..laws have changed, no one hoes to jail.. people don't even have to pay if they don't want to it's really sad what it's become
I'm just watching this eye-opening video. I've got to say you have really got a lot of courage to film this, I admire what you're doing. I've subscribed to your channel. Please stay safe as you continue to show us the reality of life for some lonely souls in this world. Thanks again
Born,raised and still in NYC and NEVER got on the train this late.I will stay at a club till daylight or get a cab. Especially in the crazy Crack 80s and 90s
Brilliant Jason. I read a book years ago called "Subways are for Sleeping" circa the late 1950s. You recaptured it in video 60 years later. The video disturbed me greatly. But that's OK. Something I had to see. Thank you sir for your film work!
Whenever I would see a train that was crowded but one cart that was completely empty, I immediately knew why. But it was funny watching people enter and then immediately walk out.
Hi Jason i was born and raised in East New York Brooklyn in the late 1940s. 1960s and when i was seperated from military service in 1967 i lived in Freeport Long Island. i left new York for Florida in 1971 and have lived here ever since. those subway stations and the trains are alot cleaner than what i remember them as being, but it is still New York and the part people don't get to see. thanks for this video do more of these please.
Hi Frank, I'm a lot younger than you, I've been born and raised in NY. Really fascinates me that the subway is cleaner now than it was back then. I would have thought the opposite. Since I use the subway every day, it works quite well for me fortunately!
it got a lot better with Guilliani and his no-mercy policing approach, then the Bush and Obama years crime nationally was falling anyways so the MTA was very clean and safe then last 4-5 years it has slightly gotten worse, but NOWHERE near as bad as it was in the 70s and 80s. homeless people need help not to get kicked off but the subway cannot be a homeless shelter that just hurts ridership even more and makes the problem worse. the MTA is starting down this vicious cycle of crime scaring off ridership, and high ridership generally= lower crime.
@@UmarTahir look at photos from the 1970s dude lol, now if there is any spraypaint on a car it's taken out of service and not released for passengers until its cleaned.
You had the best times in NY...A brand new home in Florida in 1971 was under $20,000....I moved to Florida in 1997 and a brand new 3/2/2 home was about $40,000..not bad..that same home now will cost you $400,000.
I'm a New Yorker too. It's true if you can survive in NYC you can survive anywhere. You have to be mindful of your surroundings where ever you go for sure. We're truly living in a whole nother time, it blows my mind. Some just don't value life, they'll due you harm, may take you out. I will say, I love NYC, at times may get craxy. Lord please protect us all, even if we fall, just know you can get back up and try again my homie lover friend it's not the end ❤❤❤🙈🙉🙊👀👀 Yes some subway stations look better than others. Real works of art. All depends on the stations.
The reason why you're seeing homeless people living on subways is because the gang violence, other violent offenders, mentally ill, and poor conditions have made the homeless shelters run wild. They can't take the horrible conditions of those shelters and would rather have peace on Subways where people taking public transportation will most likely leave them alone and not be bothered.
I wish that were true (then we could just clean up the shelters....) but from what I see as an MD it is untreated mental illness (refusing meds, their “right” and drug/alcohol use-shelters throw people out who are caught using and won’t obey curfews and rules.
Exactly!! They need more housing and yes they have kept a lot of missions nasty and seems they don't want them to get out of those situations. People need space and opportunity to get somewhere in life and have a life!! I know we are going through hard times but dang we always have!! It's time for change!! Healing and renewed! Each individual has to find it for themselves! SOBRIETY IS THE KEY AND MEDICINE FOR DEPRESSION! LAMITROGNE REALLY HELPS!! WE NEED A STIMULUS AS WELL! I KNOW WHAT WE ALL NEED!! WE THE PEOPLE GOT THIS. JOIN COMMUNITIES AND COME TOGETHER AND HELP EACH OTHER!!
I’m glad you did this cause MTA doesn’t think that it looks like this, no supervision to make sure things are properly cleaned, and only penn station scary looking lol
MTA is fully aware of this they do not have the budget nor a strategy in dealing with it. Remember this is NYC for every 1 person that says kick sleepers off trains there are 5 activists saying that is anti-poverty and moves homelessness instead of solving it (they're right). This is also the condition of low ridership due to the rona, high ridership normally fixes these problems naturally but yes the issue of violence and disorder on the mta is only getting worse
NYC is like doing everything you need to achieve your goal (job, studies, career in general) and then leaving. It's not a city to live forever, it's temporary, especially in the medium term.
Native new yawker here. Lived here pretty much all my life. What you see is what is. All this has been like that now for decades. Only a few select stations got upgraded. Now let's see you brave rush hour morning or night.
I am Swedish and planning to go to New York. Your video showing 30 minutes of subway shows openly and honestly what it's actually like down there, during that time. Your video is very important to us outside of New York, to create a situational picture that makes us aware, but we should not be terrified. I already knew it would be bad in the subway, but here it's like actually experiencing it. Overall, New York is full of social problems, but also a city of great experiences, full of culture, history, entertainment and fun. I would probably not discourage people from going there, but be on your guard, and be aware of the risks. Summary. Go there and enjoy, but be aware of the risks.
This was taken as NYC was still recovering from COVID, overnight and I am thinking when it was cold so the homeless go down there to stay warm. It is quite different since then. Lots more riders, less homeless.
NYC subways are one of the most depressive places to be in! I live in NYC and am finishing law school this year, can't wait to leave! It's not just the homeless people on it, it's the bright florescent lights the dirty stations and the general hardness of the place and people which gets old very fast.
Please leave we are tired of you spoiled people filled with hatred and always complaining when you have everything, nothing is enough for you, always crying, why dont you take a taxi
Please leave we are tired of you spoiled people filled with hatred and always complaining when you have everything, nothing is enough for you, always crying, why dont you take a taxi
Please leave we are tired of you spoiled people filled with hatred and always complaining when you have everything, nothing is enough for you, always crying, why dont you take a taxi
I'm surprised that West 4th Street is that empty at 2AM but then you said its a Sunday night when you filmed this!!! Its the crazy and sad part of our city. Be careful though when recording!!!
Thanks, Jason, fascinating, but equally very sad footage to see. I'm living in the UK, and very familiar with the London Underground, from the 1970s onwards. It makes me feel so sad seeing so many homeless people in NYC, I realise of course we have similar here in the UK. Still heartbreaking to see. 💔 God bless us all. 💞 You seem to be a very nice man by the way, Jason. Best wishes,Tim
I appreciate this video. I work on the 8th Ave line at night and can relate to your footage. I would appreciate seeing more videos like this. Be careful out there, it is a mad house at night!
you appreciate watching misery for your own entertainment - nice. and you want more, too. because? does it make you feel better about your own miserable existence?
It is. That's why I like to take the bus. It's not entirely safe on the bus but slightly safer than the train. Also, I want to get a car one day. I hate the trains where I have to sit face to face to someone. Like, I don't wanna look at you dude lol.
Jason when I was going to work it looked like that and smelled like that. I see nothing has changed. Been working home for 2 yrs thank God. Hope you and mom are doing well. Thanks for sharing the truth about the NYC a subway. My husband leaves at 3 am to take the F train and I hear all about it. Nasty and sad.
Omg I feel for him. I haven't taken the subway in 4 years. Freaks me out. I took it one time with my 7 yo when he was 3yo I vowed to never have him witness such filth.
Brilliant ,been to NYC quite a few times and taken the subway but never during those hours , and it’s like the lower astral down there. Very atmospheric , you captured the whole feel and you could almost smell it . Please make more as great to see and just to see life in a world within a world of counter culture at its rawest
yes... please make more videos - i am so entertained by watching people in misery. it is so great to see! go get some Jesus in your life before it's too late.
The lowest level of the West 4th Street Station has got to be one of the hottest in the system during the late Summer months. Stifling humidity also adds to the misery.
You're very brave going down in the subway I haven't been in the subway over 30 years it was even bad back then. When I used to go to the Bronx I used take a taxi or a bus I never took the Subway.
I rode these late night trains for 12 years. Never had anything bad happen to me. But I saw some crazy stuff. It’s the same in any big city. Just be aware of your surroundings. Keep your eyes off your phone.
Live in NYC for 20 years and never had anything done to me as well. I travel the train all hours of the day and night. You always look out for your safety as in any big city. I have seen lots of crazy stuff like sex on the train but in NY you mind your own business and just keep moving.
@@chrisc1881 I never seen that one on the train I lived here my whole life, I'm 37 yrs old just left like a few years when I was in the US Army 🇺🇸 but came right back and I've seen it get pretty bad, And opening up the city back like that right now is a death trap
@@AntonioDiaz4-2023 I worked a night shift for a few years so my hours on the train going home to Upper Manhattan was between 2am and 5am and l have seen a little bit of everything. Its too graphic to mention the stories here.
Whenever we head back home after late night holiday get-togethers, my anxiety goes through the roof whenever we ride the subway. It's pretty bad out here.
@Mike-h8mI'm from the Netherlands and I would never want to live in the USA. There is no American dream, only American survival. Look at these images in this video.
Thank God for those of us that have a warm place to sleep,and a roof over our heads. We do not kow how these individuals became homeless. I pray that God will form a hedge of protection around all his people that are less fortunate. In addition a lot of people that you see on the trains are suffering from mental illness. Some of the shelters are dangerous.
That station always creeped me being hard to find your way to street level . Yeah instead of sleeping on the street overnight, people turn to subway shelter
I loved your video… I’m a New Yorker from the Bronx so I’ve seen pretty crazy stuff in the trains around 3/4 in the morning on my way to go to work..homeless and junkies smoking crack/weed everything you name it.. lol would love if you did more videos like these but up in the Bronx areas or Brooklyn. I subscribed 👍
Don't know if my last post made it. I'm a retired NYC subway conductor(1983-2014). My childhood was of scary incandescent stations, dark tunnels, REALLY noisy trains. The change to flourescent lights was actually a big thing. W4? That's Covid empty. It usually rivals 42 or 34. Been there a few overnights.
Great video. I live in Nassau County on Long Island but I visit NYC frequently, and this is one of the best in depth videos i’ve seen of stations at 2 AM. Keep it up.
Fortunately, I haven't had the need to use the nyc subway or busses for over 20 years now and it is a huge relief. Commuting from 5:30 am to 10am and 2:30pm to 5:20pm was the worst especially during school days. The fights, the super packed spaces, arguments, delays, odors and overall weirdness was too much. After midnight was another story. I can't imagine how it is today.
I presume not all the Subways are like them. Good Job for filming. Has anyone fell on the lines. Like that guy you spoke to. So easy done in his condition.
That was not only sad, but disgusting as well, can't even imagine what that smells like. People use it as a toilet and who knows what else. Can't believe this is NYC USA!! NEW Yorkers, this is where your tax dollars go. Thank you Jason for being brave and to put up with this stench.
It's public transport in a big city. What do you expect? You New Yorkers need to be deported to a slum in Africa or something and see some real poverty and degradation/
STFU, with this is where YOUR tax dollars go. NYC is awesome yeah it could be better but so could everywhere else. Life is all about the GOOD with the BAD the FORTUNATE with the LESS FORTUNATE. Where the F do you live all high and mighty quick to judge! This is NYC ya ass and Im sure NYC see you and or your kin in a coming summer walking our streets. Btw Im pretty sure MY tax dollars end up your po-donk town USA.
it is true. During the 70s, people had a rule: always bring 10 dollars on the train with you. Why? Because that's the amount a mugger needed in order to get a serving of heroin.@@EphemeralProductions
You have lots of balls to hang around the subways at this pandemic with all those homeless people everywhere. Prior to pandemic riding the subways at 2am was fine. Now it is scary.
Not really, they don’t bother anyone, they are just homeless. It’s been that way in the eighties as well, back then the trains were much worse and I rode the, all hours of the night.
15:00 honestly you’re a real sweetheart for even responding to the people who talk to you. Most people ignore and walk away. Bless all these people, may they see better days 😢🤍
Wow, I had no idea. I pray I'm not offending anyone by saying this is extremely sad. And the people sleeping out in the open. Oh my Lord. I will never take our vehicles, home, our beautiful country land or anything for granted again. Bless you for making this video and for the great opportunity to pray for each person I saw including you. I subscribed.
Here in Chicago, we have the CTA. Mostly elevated metro system but some subway and ground level service. I normally take the blue line at 3 a.m. to O’Hare whenever I fly out of town. It’s the same way as your MTA overnight video. And Chicago is a tougher town than NYC.
i was once in a nyc train with a homeless guy by myself and he started walking towards me and then moved his hands to his pants I looked him in the eyes and told him to stop but my feet were shaking the whole time ... never work night shift if you are a girl
What I don't understand is how the system and nycc went from fairly decent with some crazy here and there to now it's completely disgusting ...the past mayor destroyed the city
@@HoodrichShinobi well i have and did. what the fuck do taxes have to do with homeless? so sick of fascist fucking bootlickers like you having zero empathy. scumbag.
Is it warm down there? On our London Underground, it can get absolutely stifling. As you walk down to it, the air becomes thick with heat and smog, even in the cooler months. I was wondering if it was always warm for the people who stay there. I sure hope so.
Wow thanks for making this video I am a disabled person I have a home health care aide who caught covid last week or two weeks ago I hope she's okay now I can see how easy it is to catch diseases in the subway system homeless people mixed together with everyday citizens
Your video certainly confirms that New York City is the city that never sleeps. Life in the subway system past midnight. Fascinating insight my my friend. Hope to see more of your video work in The zeal World.
I worked for NYC Transit for almost 38 years, most as an Operations Manager for Subways. This was docile compared to what I saw in the years I worked midnights (1985 and 2009-2010).
I visited the US in 2019 and honestly could not believe the amount of homelessness. San Francisco was the worst. New York was just as bad, saw homeless people everywhere and some with serious mental health problems. Felt really bad for them, they should be in Mental health hospital, but I know the American health care system is a mess if you are poor.
Mental health hospital in the USA means shock therapy, lobotomies & doped to gills. Seen it firsthand & it provides a potent deterrent. Not much hope there at all. Out of sight, out of mind for you offended by the reality of the human condition, though. That's the saddest part.j
@@qjtvaddict If you are referring to the United States, it's free mental health "hospitals" are no less archaic in their practices than they ever were. There is little to no money to improve this condition, and far less than there ever was before. Visit the state hospital in your area. Show me what civilized looks like to you. It won't be in a free hospital in THIS country. And Americans cannot get free treatment in other countries. You can't even get INTO other countries without proof of health insurance.
Thanks for the ride. It's been along time. A friend and I road the subway from the Bottom Line on Broadway into Brooklyn at 2 am. This was after we had a bad experience with a cab driver the night before. We had a can of hair spray and a cigarette lighter and planned to torch anyone who got too close. Thankfully law enforcement were riding our train and we had a much better experience than the night before with the cab driver. Gotta love the Big Apple 🍎.
Dude love this video awesome Narration! I lived in New York city all my life lam now 65 years old and nothing much has changed with the homeless population since the 1970s! Keep these videos coming but safety first and watch your surroundings at all times because you stand out like a sore thumb to the criminals!
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From one Native New Yorker, to another. Wish you could film Port Authority or Penn Station.
Stay Safe !
No mask?
You doing something real and powerful. politicians dont pay that no mind. We support what you doing. Be safe
YOUR CRAZY.....
why would you intentionally put
yr ass at risk....
this is not the same world i grew up in... where you could do this and no worries...the
late 50s' early 60's
dude you need to value life more then you do
Ah that sound. A New Yorker would always recognize that sound. Being alone, you and your thoughts, with fluorescent lights over you. The sudden metallic sound from the tracks, the random cough you hear when you know your alone. Your footsteps sound like fireworks on the 4th of July. Definitely a 2am kinda ride.
Yep
Absolutely. The sound of working or being out late, or... Having to be somewhere at some ungodly hour.
I hate being out that late on the train but I've had to do it sometimes. Saw some weird stuff too.
Poetic Flores 🤣
Sounds like the poem from a thundering bible💯⚔😍🤗
Man talking to himself, secretly filming everybody. You fit right in! 😂
Thx for the crazy video ❤
This is because they legalized the drug.
😂😂😂
What is the point of trying to insult the film maker? Why don't these nuts atleast stay at home if they are gonna do such heavy drugs?
@@someone.elsex94what drug you p.o.s.?
Jaja
2:00am is around the time homeless people enter the subway stations to say warm and sleep , I use to be homeless so I know, peace to you for showing the homeless problem in New York.
The problem is the homeless people. Because shelters exist. But because so many are on drugs and have mental illnesses they prefer being homeless. I know someone who has a whole family and a house. Will not live in there. But will sleep standing on a sidewalk.
@@Jahairalove84 actually that's not the issue at all,Our mayor doesnt allow some people in shelters despite not doing drugs,Literal shelters dont allow people in for being black,Non English speaker or if you simply look dirty it's not the homeless people idiot it's the government
@@chocolatemilk2686 I know that’s a damn lie because I been in shelters. Two. In the Bronx.
@@chocolatemilk2686 they have specific shelters for mental illnesses. I know this. I was in one for my depression and anxiety. People there had all types of mental illnesses.
@@Jahairalove84 because you're lighter skin,Bitch just because it doesnt happen to you doesnt mean it doesnt happen at all.being fucking insensitive I've been in a shelter myself more than twice it was at least 3 times growing up and I sat there with my fucking mom as they disrespected her because of her race.
I worked in NYC for 45 years, and this tour was the sanitized tour.
🙄
This was during the pandemic
Sanitized?😂😂😂 that bad?
@@zyxw2024🛁
I feel like that one guy at 15:48 really appreciated you telling him to hold on. Like, one person actually caring about his wellbeing
I know, he was like "ok", like wow someone actually acknowledged me :(
theres not a single thought behind those eyes lmao
❤️
@@mxdni ong, his thoughts were "ok, now plz get the camera outta my face I'm trying to trip here"
it's for the camera really
When you asked that guy if he was okay and you told him you gotta hold on so you don’t fall . That really touched me there cause it’s true in life
I'm from Berlin and I had no ideas it was this bad in NYC. We have similar issues but not like this (yet). I fear this is where we're headed if homelessness and cost of living is not tackled. Wishing all the best to all of you out there. Stay safe.
My family in Germany has the same issues. My brother is homeless and addicted to heroin in Stuttgart, and there's so many youtube channels showing the homeless in Germany. This is spreading everywhere. I am from Germany and I live in the USA. But not in NYC. That place isn't good. Germany is not special. I am glad that I left Germany.
@@richardwildlife88-wj6kl freilich besser als die USA. Berlin ist nen Wohlfühlurlaub im Vergleich zu NYC. in DE gibts nur wenige obdachlose und dein Bruder ist nen Versager
@@richardwildlife88-wj6kl freilich besser als die USA. Berlin ist nen Wohlfühlurlaub im Vergleich zu NYC. in DE gibts nur wenige obdachlose und dein Bruder tja haha 😂
@@richardwildlife88-wj6kl achja deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft musste abgeben aber Tempo
In NYC is like that since 70's
Taking the subway is so much better when someone else is doing it for you.
Not noticing the patterns... Not noticing the patterns... NOT NOTICING THE PATTERNS
When you live in a shithole yes. Here in Europe its fine, but depends
@@oLii96x Show off
@@flysolo100 ?
@@oLii96x It’s tongue in cheek humor. I.e., you so vividly compared your generally decent European life to our NYC lives. So, you are showing off. It’s just a joke
Native New Yorker from Queens and you have to have heart to Catch the train late at night like this. Much respect to you. IYKYK!
Hahaha. When you see an empty car, and you're like "Yes! This is my lucky day!" You get on and realize why it's empty. Because one homeless guy is sleeping in there and stinking the car up to high heaven.
You gotta walk between cars, if the doors aren't locked. That feet funk and stale urine stink ain't no joke. That's one instance where this mask mandate can be a blessing.
Yes ha ha. I have had that.
If you are a New Yorker by now you know the trick , when a train is pulling into a station and there is an empty car you run away from the empty car. Its only the Tourist or people not familiar that would go in and then realize its homeless people or you cannot take the smell of what's inside.
@@chrisc1881 Or there's no A/C in the Summer. But I take the train at all kinds of hours, so half the time, empty cars are the rule, not the exception. Then with this pandemic, the trains are less crowded too.
@@Chichoed Why some people are proud to be New Yorker where you can get a high power job and make money you cannot make anywhere else in the world. You go figure, l guess you have not traveled the world to make such a statement.
@@Chichoed is it New York alone that has homeless people and rats, some will always hate New York but they cannot afford to live here.
Homelessness is a real issue!!!! It needs to addressed in a REAL WAY!!!
Mass world birth control
It's no wonder with the rent you people are forced to pay, I honestly don't know how New Yorkers live ??? Is everyone making 6 figures to survive?
No, the real issue are the Democrats. Simple as
And yet illegals demand hotel rooms......
put them to sleep how about that. 99 percent of them are drug addicts low cast..
Fantastic! I spent alot of time on the subways years ago growing up and living there my first 21 years of life.Haven't stepped on the subways since the 70s.Not much change except newer trains.Great video thanks fir the memories.
I’m from Brooklyn ny born and raised..it’s wild out there yet it’s no trouble unless you are looking to make trouble but if you come in peace mind your business stay alert aware and mindful you will be just fine in NY other then that I love what you do my guy just be safe brother.. your in God hands.. stay blessed be safe
Many do not understand the culture of New York City. If you mind your own business and stay alert you travel anytime of the day or night without incident. I live in New York for 20 years and never had a problem and l am not scared to travel any hour.
@@chrisc1881 I know and your right. But it’s exhausting to always be alert
@@chrisc1881 Same here
@@NoPickmeishasAllowed For a woman being out during the late night hour roaming the streets alone may have a different dynamic vs a guy being out there alone.
Yeah right!!!
You see people like this and you just wonder what happened and where they went so wrong to become that way. At some point these might've been regular people who had jobs or went to school, they had friends and family. Then something just changed.
Drugs and/or mental illness.
Who knows.
@@DWilliam1 , and the lack of will to carry on when life gets unbearably tough
Bankruptcy.
Higher interest costs of bills & taxes.
For 2am in NY, filming people in the subway, is considered a death wish. Respect to ya pairs.
Thanks ☺️ I knew that. It definitely felt dangerous doing it.
I live in the UK in the countryside. But I think it's the same in all cities wherever you go. Exactly why I prefer the country.
I'm sure the UK countryside is amazing. I'm subscribing back to you from this channel. Thank you!!
Nah, not all cities are like this. Definitely not London at least
Not so much lol NYC is going to shyt zombies face slashings all day
the London tube is not like this at all..thank God
My family is in Germany and I grew up in New York..its not like this in Germany and it's very bad, in NY..laws have changed, no one hoes to jail.. people don't even have to pay if they don't want to it's really sad what it's become
Many years ago you would be very happy to see the Guardian Angels at 2am
So many zomby....l think amerika is modern country, but......aaaa forget it😂😂😂
It's rough out there for homeless people... Prayers go out to the homeless...
I'm just watching this eye-opening video. I've got to say you have really got a lot of courage to film this, I admire what you're doing. I've subscribed to your channel. Please stay safe as you continue to show us the reality of life for some lonely souls in this world. Thanks again
Ya ll asking for trouble, these are the bewitching hours of the subway, anything could likely happen to you 😢
Born,raised and still in NYC and NEVER got on the train this late.I will stay at a club till daylight or get a cab. Especially in the crazy Crack 80s and 90s
I can understand.
Smart women ...😎😎
I LOVE YOUR ACCENT.
I LIVED IN NEW YORK. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Brilliant Jason. I read a book years ago called "Subways are for Sleeping" circa the late 1950s. You recaptured it in video 60 years later. The video disturbed me greatly. But that's OK. Something I had to see. Thank you sir for your film work!
This looks like something out of a zombie movie apocalypse kinda deal.
Lord help us all😳
Great video. Cool, natural presentation. Definitely something you don't see everyday.
Whenever I would see a train that was crowded but one cart that was completely empty, I immediately knew why. But it was funny watching people enter and then immediately walk out.
Who cleans it
😂😂😂 it happened to me before and it’s because I’m not from New York and didn’t know better yet, but I learned real fast
Sorry I dont get it
Hi Jason i was born and raised in East New York Brooklyn in the late 1940s. 1960s and when i was seperated from military service in 1967 i lived in Freeport Long Island. i left new York for Florida in 1971 and have lived here ever since. those subway stations and the trains are alot cleaner than what i remember them as being, but it is still New York and the part people don't get to see. thanks for this video do more of these please.
Very interesting, hope there can be some changes
Hi Frank, I'm a lot younger than you, I've been born and raised in NY. Really fascinates me that the subway is cleaner now than it was back then. I would have thought the opposite. Since I use the subway every day, it works quite well for me fortunately!
it got a lot better with Guilliani and his no-mercy policing approach, then the Bush and Obama years crime nationally was falling anyways so the MTA was very clean and safe then last 4-5 years it has slightly gotten worse, but NOWHERE near as bad as it was in the 70s and 80s. homeless people need help not to get kicked off but the subway cannot be a homeless shelter that just hurts ridership even more and makes the problem worse. the MTA is starting down this vicious cycle of crime scaring off ridership, and high ridership generally= lower crime.
@@UmarTahir look at photos from the 1970s dude lol, now if there is any spraypaint on a car it's taken out of service and not released for passengers until its cleaned.
You had the best times in NY...A brand new home in Florida in 1971 was under $20,000....I moved to Florida in 1997 and a brand new 3/2/2 home was about $40,000..not bad..that same home now will cost you $400,000.
I'm a New Yorker too. It's true if you can survive in NYC you can survive anywhere. You have to be mindful of your surroundings where ever you go for sure. We're truly living in a whole nother time, it blows my mind. Some just don't value life, they'll due you harm, may take you out. I will say, I love NYC, at times may get craxy. Lord please protect us all, even if we fall, just know you can get back up and try again my homie lover friend it's not the end
❤❤❤🙈🙉🙊👀👀 Yes some subway stations look better than others. Real works of art. All depends on the stations.
The reason why you're seeing homeless people living on subways is because the gang violence, other violent offenders, mentally ill, and poor conditions have made the homeless shelters run wild. They can't take the horrible conditions of those shelters and would rather have peace on Subways where people taking public transportation will most likely leave them alone and not be bothered.
I wish that were true (then we could just clean up the shelters....) but from what I see as an MD it is untreated mental illness (refusing meds, their “right” and drug/alcohol use-shelters throw people out who are caught using and won’t obey curfews and rules.
And the shelters receive around $4k per person from the state.
Man u talking as its war there...like worst deprivation of Société...USA shine only in Hollywood movies.
@@nolanjohnson2009 heard it almost $10,000 friend if that True
Exactly!! They need more housing and yes they have kept a lot of missions nasty and seems they don't want them to get out of those situations. People need space and opportunity to get somewhere in life and have a life!! I know we are going through hard times but dang we always have!! It's time for change!! Healing and renewed! Each individual has to find it for themselves! SOBRIETY IS THE KEY AND MEDICINE FOR DEPRESSION! LAMITROGNE REALLY HELPS!! WE NEED A STIMULUS AS WELL! I KNOW WHAT WE ALL NEED!! WE THE PEOPLE GOT THIS. JOIN COMMUNITIES AND COME TOGETHER AND HELP EACH OTHER!!
I’m glad you did this cause MTA doesn’t think that it looks like this, no supervision to make sure things are properly cleaned, and only penn station scary looking lol
MTA is fully aware of this they do not have the budget nor a strategy in dealing with it. Remember this is NYC for every 1 person that says kick sleepers off trains there are 5 activists saying that is anti-poverty and moves homelessness instead of solving it (they're right). This is also the condition of low ridership due to the rona, high ridership normally fixes these problems naturally but yes the issue of violence and disorder on the mta is only getting worse
@@brianlacroix822 The MTA is raising bridge and tunnel tolls this Sunday.
@@Elevatorelectricgate😮😮😮😮
My comment was a year ago.
NYC is like doing everything you need to achieve your goal (job, studies, career in general) and then leaving. It's not a city to live forever, it's temporary, especially in the medium term.
Great virtual ride. I love NYC and the limited periods of time I have spent roaming the streets there and riding the subway.
Native new yawker here. Lived here pretty much all my life. What you see is what is. All this has been like that now for decades. Only a few select stations got upgraded. Now let's see you brave rush hour morning or night.
I am Swedish and planning to go to New York. Your video showing 30 minutes of subway shows openly and honestly what it's actually like down there, during that time. Your video is very important to us outside of New York, to create a situational picture that makes us aware, but we should not be terrified. I already knew it would be bad in the subway, but here it's like actually experiencing it. Overall, New York is full of social problems, but also a city of great experiences, full of culture, history, entertainment and fun. I would probably not discourage people from going there, but be on your guard, and be aware of the risks. Summary. Go there and enjoy, but be aware of the risks.
This was taken as NYC was still recovering from COVID, overnight and I am thinking when it was cold so the homeless go down there to stay warm. It is quite different since then. Lots more riders, less homeless.
NYC subways are one of the most depressive places to be in! I live in NYC and am finishing law school this year, can't wait to leave! It's not just the homeless people on it, it's the bright florescent lights the dirty stations and the general hardness of the place and people which gets old very fast.
I love ur comment 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Please leave we are tired of you spoiled people filled with hatred and always complaining when you have everything, nothing is enough for you, always crying, why dont you take a taxi
The stations get cleaned every night and most carts are kept clean
Please leave we are tired of you spoiled people filled with hatred and always complaining when you have everything, nothing is enough for you, always crying, why dont you take a taxi
Please leave we are tired of you spoiled people filled with hatred and always complaining when you have everything, nothing is enough for you, always crying, why dont you take a taxi
I'm surprised that West 4th Street is that empty at 2AM but then you said its a Sunday night when you filmed this!!! Its the crazy and sad part of our city. Be careful though when recording!!!
Yeah Sunday night in a pandemic..
what do you mean it was quite busy still in my opinion
sunday?! omg. imagine a saturday night!!!
Jason great video! You bought back memories 😅
Glad it brought back memories! ❤️
Thanks, Jason, fascinating, but equally very sad footage to see. I'm living in the UK, and very familiar with the London Underground, from the 1970s onwards. It makes me feel so sad seeing so many homeless people in NYC, I realise of course we have similar here in the UK. Still heartbreaking to see. 💔 God bless us all. 💞 You seem to be a very nice man by the way, Jason. Best wishes,Tim
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Exactly why I don’t want to do overtime. Strangely none this seem to matter to me when I was younger… Ty!
That's because you were probably naive and broke.
I swear if it's not the Express bus, LIRR( c rating), and an Uber ride I'm not taking it.
Please make more of these I love this!
I appreciate this video. I work on the 8th Ave line at night and can relate to your footage. I would appreciate seeing more videos like this. Be careful out there, it is a mad house at night!
you appreciate watching misery for your own entertainment - nice. and you want more, too. because? does it make you feel better about your own miserable existence?
You sometimes see strange people on the Berlin subway, but the New York subway is really scary...
It is. That's why I like to take the bus. It's not entirely safe on the bus but slightly safer than the train. Also, I want to get a car one day. I hate the trains where I have to sit face to face to someone. Like, I don't wanna look at you dude lol.
@@dangercat9188Damn someone hates public transport.
@@LondonGeneralno shit
I am glad you ended up on a station with police around for safety. You did an awesome job, and you have a nice voice to listen too. Really enjoyed it.
Jason when I was going to work it looked like that and smelled like that. I see nothing has changed. Been working home for 2 yrs thank God. Hope you and mom are doing well. Thanks for sharing the truth about the NYC a subway. My husband leaves at 3 am to take the F train and I hear all about it. Nasty and sad.
Omg I feel for him. I haven't taken the subway in 4 years. Freaks me out. I took it one time with my 7 yo when he was 3yo I vowed to never have him witness such filth.
My father retired from driving the f train in 2019. I'm glad he did cuz its gotten so bad
@@tanezbest8752 if you dont mind how much the salary ? Do they work minimum wage ??
Scary I used ride the subway all times of nights early mornings WON'T DO IT NOW EVER TXS 4 SHARING
How do you work from home?
This is so crazy. This mayor needs to do something. This homeless situation is crazy
May God bless every last one of these people.Take the wheel Lord
Brilliant ,been to NYC quite a few times and taken the subway but never during those hours , and it’s like the lower astral down there.
Very atmospheric , you captured the whole feel and you could almost smell it . Please make more as great to see and just to see life in a world within a world of counter culture at its rawest
yes... please make more videos - i am so entertained by watching people in misery. it is so great to see! go get some Jesus in your life before it's too late.
Sounds nasty I know, but as a little girl I LOVED watching the rats run cross or on the tracks. It was like going to the zoo everyday for me lol
So sweet. 😊
@Bro NY ayo 😭
@Bro NY this kid 😂💀
@Bro NY hollering😭😭😭😂😂😂
Kidz these days will never know what they missing 🤣
idk why but these vids are relaxing af
The lowest level of the West 4th Street Station has got to be one of the hottest in the system during the late Summer months. Stifling humidity also adds to the misery.
I agree so hot!
This is facts that sh*t is way too hot. Even during the colder months of the year its still hot down there.
As a New Yorker who grew up there, you are absolutely right.
42nd Street has air conditioning on of the downtown platforms
Yep, I wouldn't last a minute living amongst this misery.
Great interesting video! Really enjoyed this, keep them coming!
You're very brave going down in the subway I haven't been in the subway over 30 years it was even bad back then. When I used to go to the Bronx I used take a taxi or a bus I never took the Subway.
I rode these late night trains for 12 years. Never had anything bad happen to me. But I saw some crazy stuff. It’s the same in any big city. Just be aware of your surroundings. Keep your eyes off your phone.
Live in NYC for 20 years and never had anything done to me as well. I travel the train all hours of the day and night. You always look out for your safety as in any big city. I have seen lots of crazy stuff like sex on the train but in NY you mind your own business and just keep moving.
@@chrisc1881 absolutely!
Good advice some people won't get that advice but good advice indeed!
@@chrisc1881 I never seen that one on the train I lived here my whole life, I'm 37 yrs old just left like a few years when I was in the US Army 🇺🇸 but came right back and I've seen it get pretty bad, And opening up the city back like that right now is a death trap
@@AntonioDiaz4-2023 I worked a night shift for a few years so my hours on the train going home to Upper Manhattan was between 2am and 5am and l have seen a little bit of everything. Its too graphic to mention the stories here.
Whenever we head back home after late night holiday get-togethers, my anxiety goes through the roof whenever we ride the subway. It's pretty bad out here.
Ditto! Same for me in LA.
Nah. Nothing will happen to you, no one bothers you. It’s just a lot of poor people and they keep to themselves
@@acooksla *when you're poor*
Lots of what, in such a well off country
I’m so glad I live in Europe
Where are you from?
What's better in "Europe?"
Y'all want to live in USA.
@Mike-h8mI'm from the Netherlands and I would never want to live in the USA. There is no American dream, only American survival. Look at these images in this video.
You're a brave guy. Thanks for showing this.
So nice someone is featuring the subway. Thank you Jason!
Yes 😎😎
I enjoyed watching your Video Sir. Thank you for taking the time to share. Kind Regards From Mark UK.
Thank God for those of us that have a warm place to sleep,and a roof over our heads. We do not kow how these individuals became homeless. I pray that God will form a hedge of protection around all his people that are less fortunate. In addition a lot of people that you see on the trains are suffering from mental illness. Some of the shelters are dangerous.
And they belong back in the hospitals
That station always creeped me being hard to find your way to street level .
Yeah instead of sleeping on the street overnight, people turn to subway shelter
Yep always a creepy station.
How about the mole people? People that live in the tunnels.
since its the winter they move indoors
Looks like the subway on the “Joker”…
Glad I haven’t got smella vision 😂
Really enjoyed ur video sir! Peace ❤ n light 🙏🏼
I loved your video… I’m a New Yorker from the Bronx so I’ve seen pretty crazy stuff in the trains around 3/4 in the morning on my way to go to work..homeless and junkies smoking crack/weed everything you name it.. lol would love if you did more videos like these but up in the Bronx areas or Brooklyn. I subscribed 👍
Are you a New Yorker? Or just a tourist?
Thnx!! I'm a New Yorker. Just walking and talking.
@@jasonrupplearningtowalkand2839 ohhh okay lol 😂 got it and you’re welcome
From one Bronx native to another. If you saw a clear car, and one person. That is all you needed to know.
I enjoyed this video. It's interesting to take in the subway stations when it's so eerily quiet.
Great video m8, i must admit watching this is a bit of an eye opener, but i still would live in new York great city, awesome vibe.
Don't know if my last post made it. I'm a retired NYC subway conductor(1983-2014). My childhood was of scary incandescent stations, dark tunnels, REALLY noisy trains. The change to flourescent lights was actually a big thing. W4? That's Covid empty. It usually rivals 42 or 34. Been there a few overnights.
So interesting
Great video. I live in Nassau County on Long Island but I visit NYC frequently, and this is one of the best in depth videos i’ve seen of stations at 2 AM. Keep it up.
Thanks!! I will try and do more sometime.
Do you have to pay to ride the subway? I don't see anyone taking tickets! 🤔
There were some sketchy characters in this one. Glad you made it out of the subway safe dude.
Thnx. Yeah this was a weird night. Lol
Safety should be where wherever you go but so late at night walking around to every platform is sketchy in itself
Fortunately, I haven't had the need to use the nyc subway or busses for over 20 years now and it is a huge relief.
Commuting from 5:30 am to 10am and 2:30pm to 5:20pm was the worst especially during school days.
The fights, the super packed spaces, arguments, delays, odors and overall weirdness was too much.
After midnight was another story.
I can't imagine how it is today.
I love ur comment 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎⭐🎁🎁🎁
Я тоже страус. И счастлив когда моя голова в земле.
It's fine
it's still crappy
@kotnapromke it's interesting how other countries have figures of speech to their own language. Love from the US
I presume not all the Subways are like them. Good Job for filming. Has anyone fell on the lines. Like that guy you spoke to. So easy done in his condition.
That was not only sad, but disgusting as well, can't even imagine what that smells like. People use it as a toilet and who knows what else. Can't believe this is NYC USA!! NEW Yorkers, this is where your tax dollars go. Thank you Jason for being brave and to put up with this stench.
It's public transport in a big city. What do you expect? You New Yorkers need to be deported to a slum in Africa or something and see some real poverty and degradation/
STFU, with this is where YOUR tax dollars go. NYC is awesome yeah it could be better but so could everywhere else. Life is all about the GOOD with the BAD the FORTUNATE with the LESS FORTUNATE. Where the F do you live all high and mighty quick to judge! This is NYC ya ass and Im sure NYC see you and or your kin in a coming summer walking our streets. Btw Im pretty sure MY tax dollars end up your po-donk town USA.
Used to be way worse in the 70s. Or just as bad. 80s too. From what I’ve heard
it is true. During the 70s, people had a rule: always bring 10 dollars on the train with you. Why? Because that's the amount a mugger needed in order to get a serving of heroin.@@EphemeralProductions
I love ur comment 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
You have lots of balls to hang around the subways at this pandemic with all those homeless people everywhere. Prior to pandemic riding the subways at 2am was fine. Now it is scary.
So True!!
Hell the working folks the ones spreading it 🤣🙂. They think they are safe ! And nasty asses don't wear a mask 😳 oh I'm vacs...and still contagious 🙄.
Not really, they don’t bother anyone, they are just homeless. It’s been that way in the eighties as well, back then the trains were much worse and I rode the, all hours of the night.
15:00 honestly you’re a real sweetheart for even responding to the people who talk to you. Most people ignore and walk away. Bless all these people, may they see better days 😢🤍
It's filthy. I used to live in New York City. I was thinking about going back. Thanks for the video. I changed my mind!
😂😂😂😂😂
Lived there 37 years will never go back
@@vincentkennedy3487 it’s not that dirty but someone should help them
@@Vdub481 glad it’s not 1988
@@vincentkennedy3487 where did you moved ?
Wow, I had no idea. I pray I'm not offending anyone by saying this is extremely sad. And the people sleeping out in the open. Oh my Lord. I will never take our vehicles, home, our beautiful country land or anything for granted again. Bless you for making this video and for the great opportunity to pray for each person I saw including you. I subscribed.
Here in Chicago, we have the CTA. Mostly elevated metro system but some subway and ground level service. I normally take the blue line at 3 a.m. to O’Hare whenever I fly out of town. It’s the same way as your MTA overnight video. And Chicago is a tougher town than NYC.
i was once in a nyc train with a homeless guy by myself and he started walking towards me and then moved his hands to his pants I looked him in the eyes and told him to stop but my feet were shaking the whole time ... never work night shift if you are a girl
What I don't understand is how the system and nycc went from fairly decent with some crazy here and there to now it's completely disgusting ...the past mayor destroyed the city
Thanks to mayor and governor
They destroyed everything in the city
Freedom, economy, safety, hygiene……
You are so right.....former Mayor Bill DiBlasio destroyed NYC (seriously).
It has nothing to do with the mayor, you're just repeating what you heard, people like you are mad annoying
@@merimalazoric5863 the mayor should build apartments and homeless pay $600
Mire mmññ
Great videos bro!!
I liked when you talked to some people
respect from Brazil!!
It’s warmer on a train than in a shop doorway , bless them all❤️🙏
I hope you live there and have to pay taxes there
Nope they got that way because they won't take their meds and prefer to use dope. It all on them.
@@HoodrichShinobi well i have and did. what the fuck do taxes have to do with homeless? so sick of fascist fucking bootlickers like you having zero empathy. scumbag.
Love the video, never been to NY. Love getting to explore through you.
Great video, really shows the essence of NYC! Yes by all means! Make lots more 😝🤪
Thnx. I enjoyed filming it!
you think this is the essence of NYC? so dumb. and pleading to see more miserable people, too. you're a winner in life.
Yes we love NYC subway diaries .. keep em coming
I love these too. But it is just normal for us in NYC.
Is it warm down there? On our London Underground, it can get absolutely stifling. As you walk down to it, the air becomes thick with heat and smog, even in the cooler months. I was wondering if it was always warm for the people who stay there. I sure hope so.
It's so sad to see these homeless it's freezing out there
Wow thanks for making this video I am a disabled person I have a home health care aide who caught covid last week or two weeks ago I hope she's okay now I can see how easy it is to catch diseases in the subway system homeless people mixed together with everyday citizens
Read a 📓 #SMH
Doesn't the metro close there at night? In Europe it's closed during the nighttime.
Your video certainly confirms that New York City is the city that never sleeps. Life in the subway system past midnight. Fascinating insight my my friend. Hope to see more of your video work in The zeal World.
Crackheads never sleep
I worked for NYC Transit for almost 38 years, most as an Operations Manager for Subways. This was docile compared to what I saw in the years I worked midnights (1985 and 2009-2010).
Is that the subway system in the movie The Warriors in 1979?
Omg you totally different than what I thought! Thanks for the tour.
So crazy seeing the subways at 2am! Truly fascinating!
Are there still newsstands in the subway?
I visited the US in 2019 and honestly could not believe the amount of homelessness. San Francisco was the worst.
New York was just as bad, saw homeless people everywhere and some with serious mental health problems. Felt really bad for them, they should be in Mental health hospital, but I know the American health care system is a mess if you are poor.
Mental health hospital in the USA means shock therapy, lobotomies & doped to gills. Seen it firsthand & it provides a potent deterrent. Not much hope there at all. Out of sight, out of mind for you offended by the reality of the human condition, though. That's the saddest part.j
@@mikrokozm9 nope it’s called change treatment
@@mikrokozm9 have you been to a civilized country? Clearly not
@@qjtvaddict If you are referring to the United States, it's free mental health "hospitals" are no less archaic in their practices than they ever were. There is little to no money to improve this condition, and far less than there ever was before. Visit the state hospital in your area. Show me what civilized looks like to you. It won't be in a free hospital in THIS country. And Americans cannot get free treatment in other countries. You can't even get INTO other countries without proof of health insurance.
Thanks for the ride. It's been along time. A friend and I road the subway from the Bottom Line on Broadway into Brooklyn at 2 am. This was after we had a bad experience with a cab driver the night before. We had a can of hair spray and a cigarette lighter and planned to torch anyone who got too close. Thankfully law enforcement were riding our train and we had a much better experience than the night before with the cab driver. Gotta love the Big Apple 🍎.
I lived NYC for most of my adult life, a fascination city. I will always LOVE!!! Paddy.
It's like this all over NY not just the train
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@@dumitrugal5125nah its not like that in nyc
There's nothing more depressing than a big city at 2:30 in the morning. Brings back memories though.
23:10 That train from the inside looks like a frickin Nightmare
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Dude love this video awesome Narration! I lived in New York city all my life lam now 65 years old and nothing much has changed with the homeless population since the 1970s! Keep these videos coming but safety first and watch your surroundings at all times because you stand out like a sore thumb to the criminals!
Closed asylums = homeless invasion