cypress-hills-resident

I have lived here for four years - The area is generally quiet, working-middle class, and my neighbors have been lovely and welcoming. The area is safer than many of the comments would have you believe - gangs and drugs? I haven't seen any of that (south of Atlantic Ave, that's another story). Highland Park is an amazing asset - a really large park with trails, a bird sanctuary, and free athletic activities like basketball, tennis, handball, etc. I believe they are also building a dog run there as part of the rezoning. There is good latin food, but there isn't a lot of diversity in other restaurant options yet; I do believe that will come. The neighborhood has the framework for a great future.