South Bronx - 1980s/early 90s

[Bronxwood]

Every time I see these pics I remember the bad experience my mother had decades ago while near the Cross Bronx. She was visiting an old friend who still lived near there when she noticed a few thugs following her. She tried running but of course they caught up and pulled a knife to her throat, snatched her bag and flung her to the pavement. Despite it being rather lonely, surprisingly two people came to her aid.

This can still happen today of course, but overall The Bronx has improved in terms of safety (relative to those days, keep in mind). As for the empty lots, most have been filled in with crap. Fortunately though, for the past 4 years, I have noticed the newer construction has been a lot better.