I ventured to DUMBO, Brooklyn yesterday on a Christmas errand. It is so strange there–because you are just in the shadow of these big bridges–and the sounds of bridge traffic can be quite overwhelming at certain places. Anyway, I did take some total blogger photos of the area.
At least, I didn’t have someone take a picture of me in the street wearing an outfit that tries too hard. Also, this happened last night and thinking about it gives me anxiety.
Hello? I Forgot My Mantra. 
I followed your link and — ugh, shudder — I hope you don’t experience anything comparable! Crowded subways are certainly not for the claustrophobic among us. Good luck!