[log in to unmask] writes:

<< the philosophical quagmire that is the definition of "clean" when it comes
to buildings >>

Well, I don't think clean needs to be defined, in this case: the limestone
base of this building (the N.Y. Athletic Club)  looks worse than it did
before.  Spotchy, burned, abraded, chemical.   Does anyone think it looks
better?  (I almost said "does anyone think different?" but I realized it
would wake up the Mac users).

Sign me,  Wow, Why Do They Always Feel They Have To Back Up Ralph???