http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ a forum for the IllegalBillboards.org community en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:07:53 +0000 http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=962#post-1101 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:50:53 +0000 johnny_mac 1101@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>for ten years out my window i've had to stare at some pretty awful ads. donald trump was the worst. i almost killed myself that month. occasionally there would be some down time when an ad was removed and another wouldn't go up for a week or two. last august however, the ads went down and have never come back up. i assume they stopped doing this because someone decided to enforce the law.</p> <p>my question is, what about the empty billboard? how can i get THAT removed? </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=2#post-720 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:16 +0000 steve 720@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Still no inspection on this one. The company has taken to advertising only for Manhattan Mini Storage, so perhaps it's good idea to call in and report n oversized first party sign? </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=8#post-719 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:14:27 +0000 steve 719@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>still no action on this sign... </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-205 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:29:16 +0000 steve 205@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Just found this location while doing some research. The location is managed by an outdoor advertising company called InWindow and they show it several times on their site. InWindow has other locations with violations so I wouldn't put it past them... </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=8#post-204 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:17 +0000 steve 204@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Violation was prepared on 8/20/08 and apparently still hasn't been issued? How long does this take?</p> <p><a href="http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OverviewForComplaintServlet?requestid=2&#38;vlcompdetlkey=0001023200" rel="nofollow">http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OverviewForComplaintServlet?requestid=2&#38;vlcompdetlkey=0001023200</a> </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=68#post-203 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:58:41 +0000 lizf 203@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>I just reported 2 signs using the instructions on this site.</p> <p>120 West 23rd St (a cell phone ad on the east side of the Tekserve building)<br /> Complaint ID #1259703</p> <p>126 10th Ave (illegal billboard facing the High Line)<br /> Complaint ID #1259705 </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=67#post-202 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:58:20 +0000 lizf 202@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>I just reported 2 signs using the instructions on this site.</p> <p>120 West 23rd St (a cell phone ad on the east side of the Tekserve building)<br /> Complaint ID #1259703</p> <p>126 10th Ave (illegal billboard facing the High Line)<br /> Complaint ID #1259705 </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-201 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:13:19 +0000 steve 201@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>wait, I take that back, there are some permits for #200 issued in 1995</p> <p><a href="http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/WorkPermitDataServlet?allisn=0000496136&#38;allisn2=0000119261&#38;allbin=1024798&#38;requestid=2" rel="nofollow">http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/WorkPermitDataServlet?allisn=0000496136&#38;allisn2=0000119261&#38;allbin=1024798&#38;requestid=2</a></p> <p>But for a "ILLUMINATED ROOF SIGN ON STRCTURE AS PER APPLIC. 100906352 INSIDE PROPER<br /> Y LINE FLEX FACE ROOF SIGN."</p> <p>Not for the vinyl face. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-200 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:09:34 +0000 steve 200@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>It's hard to say what the exact address is here, but it looks like there are a couple questionable signs on that block. One is a big billboard on the corner of 7th and Broadway - and it looks like there is already a complaint in about that one:</p> <p><a href="http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OverviewForComplaintServlet?requestid=2&#38;vlcompdetlkey=0000555515" rel="nofollow">http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OverviewForComplaintServlet?requestid=2&#38;vlcompdetlkey=0000555515</a></p> <p>But I think the one you are talking about it mid-block. It's a massive vinyl wrap. It looks like the one you are talking about has a complaint in here:</p> <p><a href="http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OverviewForComplaintServlet?requestid=2&#38;vlcompdetlkey=0001044287" rel="nofollow">http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OverviewForComplaintServlet?requestid=2&#38;vlcompdetlkey=0001044287</a></p> <p>You can track them through the DOB site. I don't think it's as cut and dry as BIZ does, but we'll see if the DoB ever gets around to investigating them. There certainly appear to be no permits, which is usually a fishy place to start. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-199 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:12:51 +0000 BIZ 199@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>There is NO size restriction in a c6-7 zone. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-198 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:09:05 +0000 mikeshelton1982 198@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Sorry I guess the picture didn't go through last time. It looks big probably 20' by 40'. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=2#post-197 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:11:36 +0000 steve 197@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>11 months and no inspection. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-196 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:37:41 +0000 steve 196@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>actually, we need more info. How big, what kind, etc. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-195 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:53:18 +0000 BIZ 195@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>the sign is NOT illegal. it is a c6-7 zone which allows for advertising signs. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=66#post-194 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:13:13 +0000 mikeshelton1982 194@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>I have been reading for a while, but I thought I would finally write in. I found a sign I thought you guy could investigate. It is at 200 West 50th St. It is an add for Snickers above the subway entrance. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=65#post-193 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:20:58 +0000 jason 193@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Long time fan, first time caller.</p> <p>I had a problem finding the exact address, but was able to identify to the lady as being "just north of 936 Broadway". My confirmation code is 1262615 (I think? Am having a hard time looking it up.) This is the same place where that Western Union wrap-around was. (I remember seeing DoB papers demanding its removal.)</p> <p>Didn't think to take photos - next time! The sign is a vinyl wrap-around, so if someone wants to assist the DoB with prompt removal, it should be fairly easy.</p> <p>I was also thinking it would be funny to help with consumer awareness of the brand by adding "-$1.45 Billion" underneath. Feel free to nab that idea, anyone. :) </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=64#post-192 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:29:53 +0000 admin 192@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Hey all,</p> <p>Just added a plugin to the forum that allows posting of images using the img tag. All images must be png jpg or gif. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=63#post-191 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:00:58 +0000 BIZ 191@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>permits are still being issued for LEGAL signs by NYC DOB.</p> <p>That means more signage coming soon. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=62#post-190 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:14:03 +0000 BIZ 190@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-billboard7-2009jan07,0,2816919.story" rel="nofollow">http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-billboard7-2009jan07,0,2816919.story</a> </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=2#post-189 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:42:45 +0000 steve 189@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Just checked on this and it's been 6 months since I made the initial complaint. No sign of an inspection. Hm. What to do now? </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=61#post-188 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:59:52 +0000 J 188@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/10212008/news/regionalnews/next_stop__digital_ads_134589.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.nypost.com/seven/10212008/news/regionalnews/next_stop__digital_ads_134589.htm</a> </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=60#post-187 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:18:21 +0000 jordan 187@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>can you imagine. i must say with an expected 125 million this year in revenue the MTA is gonna have to make a lot more to put any significant amount into the 11.5 billion dollar MTA budget through advertising. why do we expect ads to pay for our city operating costs. when did that become the norm or a legitimate way to deal with crumbling infrastructure. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=59#post-186 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:12:29 +0000 jordan 186@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>J welcome to the table. can we know a little about yourself? </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=58#post-185 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:01:35 +0000 jordan 185@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>i mean really 10 million? that's about 1/50th of 1 percent of our budget. love advertising? or is bedfellows with is more the question.. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=58#post-184 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:00:07 +0000 jordan 184@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>seems like the city has a poor plan to solve its budget issues </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=60#post-183 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:12:17 +0000 J 183@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/business/media/17adco.html?_r=2&#38;partner=rssnyt&#38;emc=rss&#38;oref=slogin&#38;oref=slogin" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/business/media/17adco.html?_r=2&#38;partner=rssnyt&#38;emc=rss&#38;oref=slogin&#38;oref=slogin</a> </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=57#post-182 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:07:57 +0000 J 182@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>How does Lamar stay in business? You need to do better research my friend.</p> <p>They just bought Vista Media in the last 6 months.</p> <p>They are all over the country.</p> <p>Find out how they stay in business. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=57#post-181 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:20:17 +0000 DocRobbie 181@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>My project is for a business class, I just can't seem to understand how Lamar remains in business, their return on investment is only 3%. These billboards only seem to have a life of 10 years. The billboards may never pay for themselves. I think Clear Channel does ok with 16% by charging more because they are in more urban areas. I think perhaps Lamar may be in trouble. I just wish I could find these missing billboards. Maybe that would fill in the gaps. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=59#post-180 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:14:00 +0000 J 180@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p><a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/16/ad-or-art-chanels-255-vs-zonings-c5-3/" rel="nofollow">http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/16/ad-or-art-chanels-255-vs-zonings-c5-3/</a> </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=58#post-179 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:11:25 +0000 BIZ 179@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p><a href="http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-ads1016,0,2537221.story" rel="nofollow">http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-ads1016,0,2537221.story</a></p> <p>Seems like the city doesn't hate advertising as much as you think they do. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=57#post-178 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:06:49 +0000 BIZ 178@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>good point jordan!</p> <p>I thought he was only talking about Billboard type signs. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=57#post-177 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:57:03 +0000 jordan 177@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>there are about 80 digital urban panels operated by cbs outdoor at the entrances and exits of many NYC subway stations. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=57#post-176 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:46:28 +0000 BIZ 176@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>There are obviously some in Times Square.</p> <p>Not sure where else you are going to find them in NYC or the surrounding areas. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=57#post-175 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:29:56 +0000 DocRobbie 175@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>Hi I am currently doing a research project on digital billboards. Has anyone compiled a list of sites where these are installed? I saw somewhere that there are 1,100+ installed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. </p> http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/topic.php?id=56#post-174 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:56:02 +0000 steve 174@http://forum.illegalbillboards.org/ <p>a well crafted google search got me nothing. </p>