BOABO (Beneath the Off-ramp of the Algonquin Bridge Overpass) is a neighborhood in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars located in west Broker, Liberty City.
Description[]
BOABO is bordered to the northeast by Stone Street and Valley Forge Avenue (Cerveza Heights); to the north by Hooper Street (East Island City); to the west by the Humboldt River; to the south by Mohanet Avenue (East Hook); and to the south and southeast by Brunner Street (Rotterdam Hill and Downtown Broker). As its name suggests, it is overhung by the Algonquin Bridge.
BOABO is an industrial and residential district which lies on sea level along the Humboldt River like its neighbor to the south, East Hook. BOABO appears to experience major gentrification, with many of its abandoned industrial facilities having been converted to lofts and condos. However, several warehouses and docks remain, particularly around the southern part of the neighborhood. The effect of gentrification can also be seen in neighboring East Hook, although to a far lesser extent due to its proximity to a working port.
Crime[]
The Angels of Death makes BOABO one of their territories.
Influence[]
This neighborhood is inspired by Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood. The name is a direct reference to the meaning behind DUMBO's name (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). DUMBO and BOABO are both gentrifying industrial neighborhoods located along the east bank of a river. The area however does draw some inspiration from other areas of Brooklyn such as Williamsburg (most notably the Twitchins Sugar Factory which is based on the old Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg).
Prominent Appearances in Missions[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Collectibles[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Items & Weapons[]
- First aid kit - in an alleyway at Creek Street.
- Knife - on the ground behind a warehouse on Mohanet Avenue and behind Jermaine Andrews' Apartment.
- Molotov - beneath a dock behind Twitchin's Sugar Factory.
Flying Rats[]
- Flying Rat roosting at the base of a buttress at the northern extremity of Chicory Street.
Stevie's Car Thefts[]
- Contender parked at the Twitchin's Sugar Factory.
Places of Interest[]
- Brucie Kibbutz's Apartment
- Clocktower
- Dukes Park
- Jermaine Andrews' Apartment
- Twitchin's Sugar Factory
Businesses[]
- Auto Back
- Auto merchant's garage
- Betta Pharmaceuticals
- Blitzkrieg Mop
- C & C Complete Auto Service
- Creek Street Diner
- Deli & Grocery, East Island City
- Deli Supreme
- F Auto Repair
- Flitt Co. Moving
- It Now Works Incorporated
- Jakey's Lager Factory
- Max Renda
- Mech Mechanic Auto Parts
- Pißwasser Warehouse
- RON gas station
- RR Auto Repair & Body Shop
- T.Watts & Sons Warehouse
Notable Residents[]
Gallery[]
See Also[]
- Atlantic Quays - 3D Universe equivalent of BOABO in Grand Theft Auto III.