Let the hippy beat-downs commence.

(NYDN) — Mayor Bloomberg struck a tougher tone with the Occupy Wall Street protestors Wednesday — and said the city might be forced to “take actions” at Zuccotti Park.

Bloomberg said the city must listen to the residents and business owners near the protest site who are starting to loudly complain about the demonstrators.

“This isn’t an occupation of Wall Street,” Bloomberg told reporters. “It’s an occupation of a growing, vibrant residential neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and it’s really hurting small businesses and families.”

Bloomberg’s harsh assessment came a day after he received a letter from Assembly Speaker Shelly Silver, Rep. Jerrold Nadler and other local lawmakers demanding City Hall to crack down on quality-of-life violations at Zuccotti Park.

The mayor, who spoke after painting the New York City marathon finish line in Central Park, said the city is closely watching the situation at the protest site — and could step up its response.