I lived in NYC during the entire period these pictures cover. Obviously not every block was like this, but the presence of 'urban decay' was undeniable. The i

I lived in NYC during the entire period these pictures cover. Obviously not every block was like this, but the presence of 'urban decay' was undeniable. The incidence of street crime was much higher, and the general sense of potential danger was palpable. "Taxi Driver" is an excellent depiction of the mood of the city during this era.