Sex and Death on The Streets of New York City (1970-1985)

Edward Grazda's photos of New York City take us back to a time when the city raged

Broadway & 55th Street 1970 by Edward Grazda

(escapades on the) D Train 1980 | © Edward Grazda

Delancey Street 1976 by Edward Grazda

Delancey Street 1976 by Edward Grazda

Bleecker & Elizabeth Streets 1980 by Edward Grazda

Downtown 1973

Houston Street 1973 by Edward Grazda

Houston Street 1973 by Edward Grazda

Elizabeth & Houston Streets 1975 by Edward Grazda

Elizabeth & Houston Streets 1975 by Edward Grazda

Bowery 1973

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Bowery 1970 by Edward Grazda

Bowery 1970 by Edward Grazda

Midtown 1970 by Edward Grazda

Midtown 1970 by Edward Grazda

Bowery & Bleecker Street 1981 by Edward Grazda

Bowery & Bleecker Street 1981 by Edward Grazda

Chrystie Street 1975 by Edward Grazda

Chrystie Street 1975 by Edward Grazda

Photographer Edward Grazda began his career when NYC was in dire straits. Grazda’s Mean Streets by powerHouse Books.

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