How much area in the city were people actually protesting and looting? I have heard it is a pretty small area in some cities.
In general I am thinking:
1. Few will want to start a new business in NYC due to the risk of rioting destroying their business. Maybe that depends on the business and location and the question above.
2. What will happen to insurance rates in some areas? Will they just stop covering riot damage?
3. Will anyone choose to invest in new businesses in that city? How many more people will move out? IMO, the future of that city is dim if they don't clean things up. I am afraid voters left will not choose to change things.