Is Bed-Stuy still dangerous? It depends on who you ask. If you’re a member of the educated black class, there’s a good chance that the Bed-Stuy down-and-out will be inspired by the uplifted. But that idea of racial solidarity may not work in the 21st century. In “Black on the Block”, Mary Pattillo McCoy describes the divergent class interests of Chicago’s black gentrification. “Black gentrifiers” report existential vertigo, while prodigals report a feeling of unease.

Bed-Stuy’s strong sense of community

While crime rates are down overall in Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy’s 79th Precinct remains among the city’s most violent neighborhoods. Last year, there were five murders, 12 rapes, and 179 felony assaults in the borough. Compared to Park Slope’s gentrified 78th Precinct, Bed-Stuy’s crime rate was more than twice as high.

The strong sense of community and diversity of the people living in Bed-Stuy makes this neighborhood both appealing and risky. The neighborhood’s soaring population of college-educated blacks – the so-called “buppies” – make it a great place to live. Lance Freeman found similar trends in Clinton Hill and Harlem, where the neo-soul aesthetic has taken hold. A 1997 Wesleyan graduate, Santigold, owns a brownstone in the neighborhood.

Despite this, a number of Bed-Stuy residents have found ways to fight back. One community-building initiative is Bed-Stuy Strong, a nonprofit that connects neighborhood residents. Members of the group represent a mix of long-time residents and newcomers. Residents also hold meetings in the community to discuss issues of concern. However, residents are concerned about the impact of the economic development on their neighborhoods.

Its gentrification

The gentrification process in Bed Stuy has become more sophisticated than just landlords pricing out tenants. In the early stages, many of the townhouses were passed through families, creating a static community. This trend is not sustainable in the long run, as many of the newly-gentrified neighborhoods are becoming a “ghost town.”

While some people see gentrification as a bad thing, it’s not as black-and-white as that narrative implies. The demographics of Bed-Stuy’s white population have increased sixfold in the last decade, while its black population has declined by 15%. In fact, the original residents are now a minority in the west end of the neighborhood, where most of the whites live.

Many residents of Bed-Stuy are wary of the gentrification. While the neighborhood’s economic condition has improved in recent years, it remains dangerous. The gentrification process also squeezing out the local homeless population is a major concern. While these changes are a good thing, they also make it harder for people to live in the neighborhood. Gentrification has been a problem in Bed-Stuy for many years. The residents have fought hard for landmark protection. In 2013, the city declared the new Bedford Historic District, which protects over 800 more buildings.

Its crime rate

The crime rate in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, dropped more than two-thirds between the 1980s and 2010 compared to the same time period a decade ago. Between May 24 and 30 this year, 37 incidents were reported in two precincts, down from 47 the year before. The area still ranks 67th in the city in terms of violent crime, but the numbers are improving. The neighborhood is now a hot spot for young, African-American professionals and homeowners.

One of the biggest concerns in Bed-Stuy is the neighborhood’s diversity. A number of synagogues have been converted into churches, while many other Jewish houses of worship are dominated by white residents. A number of construction sites in the neighborhood are littered with posters offering free flu shots to the residents. The neighborhood is also home to a large number of Hispanics, with many hailing from the Dominican Republic.

Its racial disparities

In 1980s, Bed-Stuy was synonymous with crack, guns, and prostitution. After the release of Spike Lee’s documentary, “Do the Right Thing,” tensions in Bed-Stuy rose into the national spotlight and opened up the conversation about race in America. But recent films perpetuate the stereotype. One, “Broken City,” opens with a murder in a Bed-Stuy project. Another, “Bed-Stuy – Do or Die,” follows the volunteer ambulance corps and their work in a community that was once a neighborhood slum.

Although the Moynihan Report was controversial, it did not ignore the role of the family in Bed-Stuy. In fact, the family-owned convenience store across from Sal’s is owned by a Korean family, which raises the question of whether it is appropriate for the movie to focus on racial disparities in the neighborhood. But the truth is that in Bed-Stuy, the racial disparities are far more pressing and pervasive than any one group or race.