You might say that East Harlem in Manhattan is well-known for the wrong reasons, such as high rates of crime and joblessness. Over a quarter of the low- and moderate-income residents in the area north of 96th Street between Fifth Avenue and the East and Harlem rivers occupy New York City Housing Authority projects. But the neighborhood, traditionally called El Barrio for its largely Latino population, has shown significant signs of change—and not just gentrification as landlords renovate apartments to lure young professionals able to pay higher rents.
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