THE SLOW TRANSFORMATION OF EAST 96TH STREET

The Upper East Side and Spanish Harlem have always seemed miles apart, even though they are separated by one mere thoroughfare, East 96th Street. Gentrification has been slower in the East 90s than it has been in other parts of the city. But there have been a couple of signs that Carnegie Hill is creeping into El Barrio. For one thing, there has been a sprinkling of new upscale restaurants and shops appearing north of 96th. Still, residents often lack basic amenities, including coffee shops and newspaper stands.
Recent signs of gentrification include the popular Read more