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Once dubbed a "Dead Zone" by local police, the neighborhood has seen dramatic improvements in housing, with the number of units increasing to roughly 44,600 by the late 1990s and continued development into the 2020s.

Pitkin bought farmland and built a shoe factory, establishing a blue-collar residential community that often served as a commuter neighborhood. East New York

The neighborhood is home to a diverse population and a high percentage of renters. Recent Developments (2025-2026) Once dubbed a "Dead Zone" by local police,