Finally someone covered this issue! I was a real estate agent in Harlem after working downtown for a few years. I was shocked when I arrived in Harlem only to witness that at least a third of my prospective clients were long time Harlem residents who were priced out of Harlem, many of whom were forced into city shelters. It came to the point where I literally quit real estate and made the decision to pursue a graduate degree in Sociology, and I've conducted substantial research on this issue.

The overflow of dominicans and hispanics from the Bronx and Washington Heights, moving into the housing Projects in Harlem has doubled in the last three years.

@danielrobinson9270

5 жыл бұрын

Mali Songhay The Hispanics and Dominicans are not the problem. Focus on the real issues.

People seem to forget Harlem was orginally a Dutch village in the 17th century and became an Italian neighborhood by the 19th century and only became a black majority till the Great Depression.

@corynnshantih3019

8 жыл бұрын

and your point is?

@takethefall4782

8 жыл бұрын

We whites have played the game on each other a half dozen times over before you got involved, but apparently only now it's an issue.

@iayyam

7 жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly...

@geraldfromtheblock2090

7 жыл бұрын

Your point?? Those people left by choice. They weren't forced out in the same manner as these people.

@louis1443

6 жыл бұрын

TakeTheFall shut up

Gentrification is a joke! In the 70's and 80's, no one wanted to go to Harlem, and now the developers are building condos here? Whatever!

@cosmologicallove2272

5 жыл бұрын

Arnel Evans they stole it from the moors,A.A. , blacks

@beauallen272

5 жыл бұрын

@Europa Man Wrong. Read The Color of Law.

@beauallen272

5 жыл бұрын

@Europa Man How do you relocate a group of ppl to one specific location and force the private sector to hire ppl they have historically refused to employee? Secondly, why should all American born DOS (Descendants of Slavery) be forced to relocate in the country that their ancestors built with blood, sweat and tears?

This is by no means a racial issue. It's an economic issue. I know raising prices is not going to destroy crime overnight but it's a good start.

@joemaxfield6978

Жыл бұрын

That’s the reality. Harlem became a pig sty. It was long overdue to clean it up, repackage it, and restore it to its former glory. NYC neighborhoods and it’s demographics are cyclical. It was white once before and maybe that will change again. It’s all about economics. Real estate moguls saw its potential and its been rebranded. Next!

I cant stand this country - and I have the unfortunate opportunity to live is a country, which I served, only to see the so called gentrification of communities through out the cities. Amazing how the drugs, war, crime was strategically placed in low income city areas only to move the Black communities - This article is right on time - HARLEM, NORTH PHILADELPHIA, ANACOSTIA WASHINGTON DC - ALL OTHER MAJOR CITIES WILL BE AFFECTED - AND YOU SAY THERE IS NO RACISM - I BEG TO DIFFER!

@sunondalyons73

2 жыл бұрын

The so-called drug war gives them an out. It is a way in which they can say, look at the way blacks treat the inner city, they do not appreciate it. Does anyone realize many buildings in Harlem were in disrepair since the 1960s. Like the lady said in the video, why now that whites are living there has the city and their financial and developmental program now started to benefit the inner city? To hell with Democrats, I expect nothing but this from republicans. But like you said, take care of us, stop supporting demagogues who could not care less about us living or dying.

WE COULD STOP ALL OF THIS IF WE WOULD UNLEARN OUR (DOMESTICATED) TENDENCY TO BEING SO LOYAL TO EVERYBODY BUT OURSELVES.

@juliaisafilmbuff123 The Financial Control Board and the NY Federal Reserve are interconnected. The landlords have nothing to do the the policies implemented in NYC housing - they merely kick out the residents as long as they are not legally forbidden to do so, renovate their properties and make make their profits. I can't really blame them. The FCB is responsible for the city's drastic budget cuts, and it's only the beginning. They control NY's government like the bankers control Obama.

An example of property rights in America. Buy property but don't ever think that you truly own it.

@thesurvivalguide6945

8 жыл бұрын

exactly

Finally Harlem is becoming a great place to live. I can't wait for the crime to move out so people can live in peace once again.

@sunondalyons73

2 жыл бұрын

The plan was successful. Truly you all are devils and then deny your evil.

But the truth is race, in my opinion, has less to do with it then CLASS. I say this because the gentrification of Harlem and the rest of uptown is merely the continuation of a neoliberal real estate revolution that started during the Koch administration in early 1980s, which started with the lower tip of Manhattan, and continued up north.

its not just blacks my family is irish italian and can't afford queens anymore so theyre moving to jersey

WOW!!! Great piece!!

I think it's more of how much money you have over the color of your skin that's changing Harlem.

😞 I love Bedford Sty. My home is gone.

Great report!!!

I can feel that lady's passion about this issue.

@brianestoll Yep, that's exactly what it is. A good amount of whites who looked and continue to look to live in Harlem did so because they were priced out downtown. At the same time, many whites still can't afford Harlem, but a lot of well off blacks who otherwise would not have lived there due to its historical reputation, have made the neighborhood their home. I'm not saying there isn't a racial component, but overall it's about socioeconomic status.

that's incorrect information about Columbia U spanning between 125th and 133rd street. Actually, the university expands all the way up to 215th street in Inwood.

Thank you so much "real news" for covering the displacement of black people from not just NYC but other cities.

Wow, RealNews....GREAT reporting! Best video yet.

Well said!

When rich people move in, a neighborhood becomes inhabitable for most people. It's annexation.

@nadoop Do they work with the landlords by chance?

@blackiron60 I mean "uninhabitable for most people" my god I hate typos.

Nellie Hester Bailey is asking "why was this not done for us" is the wrong question. Development would have occurred if investors thought they could get a return on their investment. It's not a black or white thing.

@chrissynicki5294

6 жыл бұрын

Jenny Titus but it is. Black always fall on the lower economic side of things. Last time I check the black family makes .50 on the dollar to the white family

For the people saying its not about color but money you should understand that there was ample time for the people of Harlem to be given an opportunity to succeed. It was never an option as long as the pop if Harlem was Black and Brown. Its not about who can live in Harlem its about who can control Harlem. The people that lived on the land for so long were never given the opportunity to own businesses or develop the area in their own way.

Harlem is a Dutch name... Haarlem, Netherlands was the originator of the name. Btw, It is a nice place to visit. Near the North Sea coast line. Yeah, there were a bunch of non-pigmented folks living there before. Of course, the native Americans who came from Asia were the real deal settlers. Thanks.

@Maddpill

8 жыл бұрын

+VR Buttahs What was America called before u got here?

@Maddpill

8 жыл бұрын

+VR Buttahs What was America called before u got here?

@VROne333

8 жыл бұрын

google it... stop being lazy

@VROne333

8 жыл бұрын

You are really a stupid person. Please go back to DR and keep your fake ass out there. thanks

@VROne333

8 жыл бұрын

lol.. Mama yehmah...

ethnic cleasing aka Purge they place the truth in art

There should no Racism what so ever in the world everyone should be able to get along no matter what color their skin,whatever Nationality and whatever Religion.

Bill Clinton helped advance the image and price structure of Harlem RE when he decided to set up offices there..IMO.

@CitizenofDystopia I've never said race has nothing to do with employment prospects, or other issues for the matter. I said the issue with Harlem is more about class than race, and anyone who analyzes it will see that. If Harlem was majority poor and working white, it would have still been a target for gentrification. In fact, as a real estate agent, I noticed countless well off blacks and a good amount of Asians and Hispanics buying up property in Harlem.

Reminds me of The Sopranos on HBO

she's right, though. But the problem is not only restricted to african americans' and Harlem, but to the entire middle class in the US. It's part of a much bigger picture

It's just soooo easy to go to Columbia University. You must also know where the fountain of youth is right?

I told you so back in 2003. Why are you surprised 2018????

All neighborhoods change. Wishing for a race war because of a location is pointless at best. Remember, we're all Americans.

Much as this begins with what seems like taking the whinge on tour, and evokes bohemian indifference in a slow traffic blur drift, it shifts to what must be a significant critique of an out of date law which allows the rich to blight the poor more than the fourth governor of New South Wales.

9:25 I'm from South Central L.A. U.S.C. should make the list.

Wow

same thing temple u. is doing to north philly, and university city doing to south philly and west philly.

Hope the Bronx is next.

@killbit1234 does it really need saying that the woman in the video isn't saying blacks don't want whites in Harlem. She is saying they don't want blacks priced out of Harlem.

Black people aren't going anyway. Maybe the poor one's. What some people fail to or willfully fail to notice is that a lot of black people have good paying jobs or have thriving businesses. The gentrification is not racial. It is financial. Black people have money and Harlem will always be black.

@NOLAZACK

9 жыл бұрын

Income gentrification is not driven in a large part by minorities. And where it is, it is not identified as such. Demographic (race) changes drive investment, especially private sector investment which is needed to revitalize the neighborhoods. Its sad, but true.

OMG What has happened??? So sad.

You have extreme issues. Now if people dislike crime we're called racist's. Ever think for one second that you're what's wrong with society? Take responsibility for yourself, don't blame "government".

Harlem is gentrifying and turning white call that a blessing hope the Bronx is next

When your poor how can you pay to clean up? Not making excuses for the trash, but put your self in their shoes; spend time cleaning up trash or trying to get money to provide for your family. Plus everyone is not on the same page, we are humans, and some do try to clean up their areas.

"ethnic cleansing" has to do with ethnicity. Getting priced out of a neighborhood is not 'ethnic". It is simple economic reality. Just because one is of any particular ethnic background does not preclude them from owning real estate in this neighborhood. If you got the money to buy, you will be welcome with open arms. This aint 1960s baltimore..

Blacks have to realize that it goes both ways..they can't have their cake and eat it too.

In less than 500 character I find it extremely fascinating that people can be so damn ignorant. lol.

Jersey is an expensive state to live in. i think its cheaper in upstate NY

What should have been done is allowing black to own the building with grants too fix it up

@2020peter its unfortunate but it's how it works in this country.. i couldnt afford a place there either and i'm white so whats the point.. if you're a rich black person you're welcome too.. it's not color its money

Tell this to the blacks IN DC. Same shit

Dah we already bought New York a long time a go didn't you read that in the News

blacks miss their old harlem. possibly we can make them a place to fuck up distro and shit on far far away

@nadoop A black man has about the same chances of getting a job as a white man with a felony conviction. Race has a lot to do with everything.

@shauncameron8390

5 жыл бұрын

It figures. White people own and operate nearly all of the businesses, so naturally they're going to look out for their own.

Don't try to make it into a racist thing. That argument is old and extremely played out.

so whose fault is it HARLEM went so far down???

Upper Manhattan. Don't you mean Harlem. No, Upper Manhattan. That's Harlem. Not anymore.

Ethic cleansing 😂😂😂M

Money talks bullshit walks that’s y this is happening

@tarossi400 I have absolutely no problem engaging in a critical debate with you, but before I can do that, you must first acquire some critical thinking skills, which is a prerequisite for effective debate. Instead you spew racist garbage that can't be backed up even if your miserable life depended upon it.

Landlords and money!!

Protest not. You could have created Hospitals, Political Ties, Governing Bodies, Schools, Banks when you had the Dragon by the tail.. but no..you wanted to go to church on Sunday and watch SHAFT movies during the week. There is your answer. Bye-Bye Black man.

@KillerWhaleSFl No, this has to do with racism AND money.

so so so sad!!!