sonya ina

I used to work on 23rd Street in NYC. I'd take the A train, so I'd walk past the Chelsea Hotel every day. I've always wondered about it, knowing its eclectic history. It most famous for being the place where Sid Vicious (bass player of the Sex Pistols) apparently killed his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. As I walked by, I'd see people out on the balconies and wonder who they were, and why they were in town.

Today, I found out that it has been sold to a chain of hotels, and will be getting a major renovation. Good and bad. I hope they keep its charm.

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