Bushwick took over from Williamsburg as the hip neighborhood some years back (a designation that has since moved on), one known for new music, cutting-edge art and great nightlife. A sizable, longstanding Latino population is also present, responsible for many of the top eateries and public art displays in the area.
Why did Bushwick become popular?
Bushwick, a working-class neighborhood that suffered looting and arson after the blackout of 1977, began gentrifying around the early 2000s when artists started looking for cheap, large industrial spaces there to use as studios. Now the area has become associated with colorful street art.