This is a huge problem in certain parts of the city. On the Ave. I live on there are 4 hydrants within 1 1/4 blocks, as the sun sets on our thriving metropolis drivers jockey for position to see who can get one of these coveted parking spaces for the night.
On 10/4/2021 at Bronx box 3544, check out THEMAJESTIRIUM1 video
at about 8:49 into the video you will see one of the hydrants 1/2 block from where I live
Seems like FDNY/NYPD should set up a separate group to start towing vehicles in mass that park like this. Charge a significant towing fee that could pay for the operation of the department and eventually people may get a hint that they can't do this! Either that or just putting outriggers down on top of cars that are parked like that!