Codes of the City

Baby stroller in apartment building lobby: Cocaine wholesaler.

Pile of Q-tips: Hmong turf.

Broken suitcase: Dead dad.

Discarded bike lock: Unlicensed dentist.

Overturned recycling bin: Popular brunch spot nearby.

Wig in gutter: Seafood restaurant.

Chair next to lamppost: Housepainters live here.

Pair of shoes, side-by-side: This way to haircuts.

Pair of shoes, toes pointed towards each other: Safe to poo between these cars.

Pair of shoes, toes pointed away from each other: Do not poo between these cars.

Single shoe: Abortionist.

Blood-covered ATM: Notary public inside.

Hamburger on streetcar seat: Party at the beach.

Box of books: Domestic dispute, call 911.