I don’t know about you, but when I see the term “Private Street,” I think of Riverdale, the Bronx. I always thought that Riverdale has the most private streets, but actually the crown goes to Staten Island. Staten Island has 600 private streets. Imagine my surprise when I saw Parkside Place, a short dead-end street on the north side of Parkside Avenue, between Flatbush and Ocean Avenues. I didn’t expect it in such a densely populated area. It’s a few steps from the Parkside Avenue (BMT) subway station.
But the cynical side of me wondered whether it’s an official private street, or did someone put those signs up to discourage non residents from parking on this street. Is there any FNY fan who can explain to us novices as to how a street can be a private one? Count me as one who wants to know. –Gary Fonville
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5/14/18