I guess everyone's definition is different...

i would say that it's getting classier tho. i've seen multiple friends of mine score decent paying jobs and buy houses in that area. if i were into reality and flipping houses... i'd concentrate my dealings right there.

Other than some pockets near the Asian district, I'd say it's a pretty desirable area. Crown Heights, Edgemere, Paseo, Brookhaven...

Crown Heights is one of the highest per sq ft housing in the state...pretty upscale to me.

Even west of Western between 36th and 50th isn't that bad. Unless you consider working-class, small homes that don't have an SUV in the driveway a bad area. But, looking back up-thread, Mallen only made the case that west of Western isn't "upscale," so, actually, that part is true.

But Western itself, the restaurants, shops, and clubs along it are generally upscale.

is there news on this one yet? is it still going to built?

Yes it was just contingent on completion of that part of I-235 that runs beside the site.

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