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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.

NYPD reported that 2025 saw record-low gun violence in the city, including in East New York, which saw improved public safety. East New York

Major projects, including the East New York Neighborhood Plan and the "Jewel Streets" initiative, are addressing longstanding flooding and infrastructure issues. Once dubbed a "Dead Zone" by local police,

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

Residents and local organizations like the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation are active in shaping the neighborhood's future, focusing on equity and sustainable development.