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.
New buildings and community facilities are replacing older commercial spaces, particularly around the New Lots Avenue area. East New York
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. Once dubbed a "Dead Zone" by local police,