urban portraiture in NY

[mike C]

Geetings all,
I have an opportunity to take part in a on-location urban portraiture class. The photographer who will be giving the class is a master but not from the area. I expressed interest in attending so he asked if I could reccomend a location or two that were gritty and non-touristy. A location where it wouldn't be too busy to be pushed on by police but some pedestrian traffic for subject matter.
A backup site in the event of rain could have cover but still be outdoors. If anyone is from the city and can suggest something I sure would look good. I wouldn't mind sticking in his memory.
thanks for any help,
Mike C

[bettysonics]

I wonder if he will be getting permits? A whole class with a bunch of people with cameras will probably attract attention from the police.

I'd suggest DUMBO in brooklyn, but, again, I can't say you guys wouldn't get harassed. DUMBO is urban and gritty and a lot of film crews like to shoot there for that reason too, so there's that.