NYC's "Most Dangerous" Neighborhood : Walking Brownsville, Brooklyn (July 2021)

Brownsville, Brooklyn consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in NYC for violent crime, but is it really that bad? I take a walk through the notorious neighborhood and show that there is much more to the area than meets the eye. I finish the walk by visiting the newly opened Villain's Hideout Pizza Bar for some great food and company!
From Wikipedia:
"Brownsville is a residential neighborhood located in eastern Brooklyn in New York City. The 1.163-square-mile (3.01 km2) area that comprises Brownsville has 58,300 residents as of the 2010 United States Census. The neighborhood's boundaries are unclear, but it is generally bordered by Crown Heights to the northwest; Bushwick and Cypress Hills to the north; New Lots to the east; Canarsie to the south; and East Flatbush to the west.
Founded in its current incarnation in 1858, initially a settlement composed of Jewish factory workers, Brownsville underwent a major demographic change in the 1950s that saw an influx of African-American and Latino residents. Since then, it has consistently held one of the highest poverty and crime rates of any neighborhood in New York City."
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[@HereBeBarr]

They're going to show Actionkid's walks in 50 years as a time capsule. This man is doing a service.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

I always think that.

[@Linda-rs6lf]

Agree !!

[@jrodtheillegal4196]

@@Linda-rs6lf 😆👎🏽

[@thugmonk9837]

In 50 years they'll be able to time travel via VR so they won't need these videos

[@esj4373]

50 years there be better things to remember

[@deniseallen3379]

My husband's brother and his wife lived in Brownsville. They lived in the projects that was well kept and looked more like a condo. That was over 30 plus years. His brother and his wife were considered a middle class family. We would go to their house on the weekends. Sometimes Saturday and sometimes. They are both deceased now. We miss them terribly. May the Almighty rest their precious holy purified beautiful souls. Amen. Thankyou so very much for doing this video on Brownsville Brooklyn New York. 💗

[@taylorrichards3698]

May your husband’s brother and his wife rest peacefully in paradise. They are forever watching over you and loving you from up in heaven!♥️🙏🏼 they will never be forgotten!!

[@adrian3230]

I heard if you ask a New York cop for directions, he'll say "What do I look like a fuckin map, it's over thair, get outta here"😂😂

[@JoannaLindsay327]

I lived in Brownsville for 17 years .. it's not as bad as they say you just mind your business and keep it pushing

[@NewYorkTarot2019]

Love that hairstyle @JoannLindsay

[@jermwalks8103]

You right about that i think you just gotta mind ya business in all hoods! I live in Oakland CA so im from the Hood too 💯 just gotta have Respect!

[@anjaralantsoro2539]

I'm from Marseille, south of France. You get bothered even if you mind your business, it's good to see some places where delinquency doesn't melt with the average citizens. I invite you to check Marseille, you'll see what not feeling safe feels like

[@peternagy-im4be]

@@anjaralantsoro2539 Marseilles is really that bad?

[@mandxza7377]

Same been living here for 17 years since I was born

[@rodrikusspringfield5274]

Respect to Brownsville, I lived there for a while. It was a fair share of Good and Bad, but the neighborhood held me down, God Bless. BROWNSVILLE , NEVER RAN NEVER WILL!

[@fstaff9345]

The most "dangerous neighborhood" today. It amazes me how this neighborhood has been home too many hardworking people who have held on to their homes, put their kids through college and stayed in these neighborhoods when no one wanted anything to do with these areas. These areas (Brownsville/Ocean Hill/ East New York) had been choked out of resources for decades. I hope the homeowners realize this & hold onto their homes & small businesses. I am proud of the tenacity & integrity I see & know that a few jackasses don't negate all the people who live/have lived & made lives in this neighborhood.

[@ernk75]

Thank thomasboyland for that. He allowed them to turn it into a dumping ground with very little support.

[@angelawilliams9088]

Exactly! People will judge the whole lot of certain races, because of their race and a few bad apples.

[@waltny3847]

Only a few bad apples lol

[@tonyrivers8688]

Remove everyone from the whole area and gentrify it. Or burn all Brownsville and East NY to the ground. Put the people in concentration camps.

[@renatomacchi2195]

"...stayed in these neighborhoods when no one wanted anything to do with these areas." Whites used to live there and it was very safe, no crime, and beautiful. It became Dodge City after Whites ran away from it when Blacks, Puerto Ricans and a Dominicans moved in.

[@Sirianstar10]

Where my daddy was born in 1931. How l miss him!

[@Sirianstar10]

@Bruce Wayne Thank you

[@ActionKid]

Sorry for your loss Susan.

[@britishgray4952]

@@Sirianstar10 Good Saturday Afternoon You Have My Deepest Condolences Much Love Always Ms British Gray

[@Sirianstar10]

Thanks, all. I so appreciate your kindness.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

🙏🏼♥️

[@TheBingBuzz]

That was a fun cameo, ActionKid! Thanks for showing us all around Brownsville on this hot hot day & hope you enjoyed some delicious pizza afterwards 🍕🔥

[@danavipuzzles7308]

Someone should start an organization that picks up all the unused food from the schools and then redistributes it in homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

[@thephoenix2176]

- To my surprise- The majority of the places don't care smh they rather throw it out than the extra hustle of being bothered

[@jameshanley233]

There is a charity in nyc called “rescuing leftover cuisine”. Check them out.

[@118Columbus]

Typical government program where they are just grabbing tax dollars on one end and no one watches to see if the money is spent efficiently or just wasted. The cost per meal that is served snd eaten is probably about $25!

[@fstaff9345]

There is an organization named Campaign against hunger that does just that.

[@NegritaBrujita]

Homeless shelters in NYC receives food already. The school lunch and shelter food are similar. Actually, homeless shelters receive more fresh fruits than Public School students.

[@nerdiie90]

Born in Brownsville in 1994. It was always a dangerous area - however, the huge issue of this area is there is no new reconstruction to anything around there. Most of those buildings and stores been there for decades.

[@aldov316]

they wont be changing anytime soon ...maybe in a hundred years? or NYC might be under the water by then.

[@standardreplicantKD6-3.7]

@@aldov316 nyc's economy will crash before anything serious happens

[@wilmafleming8745]

1994? You don't know what danger is. By time the neighborhood was being built up. No one wants to tell the REAL Reason Brownsville & ENY went down & who PROFILED from it's dismal. You needed someone with you to point out some historical places, especially on Belmont & Putkins Ave. Belmont shopping area was appr. 2 blocks of STORES. PUSH CARTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET. THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND.

[@idahines8659]

I grew up in Brownsville but relocated many years ago. It was so good to see the community and to hear some of the street names again. Thanks for the memories.

[@ericalyons3834]

So how u like it there I soon will live out there all ppl have to do mind ur business and keep it going everywhere you go is dangerous

[@MilesBellas]

Guy says "hello" shattering neighbourhood generalisations. . "Off to Villain's Pizza" to meet a friend"

[@jungleambience5355]

I dare you to go there consistently and see what happens to you.

[@MilesBellas]

@@jungleambience5355 A challenge! An adventure !

[@miguelmejia4656]

racist

[@MilesBellas]

@@miguelmejia4656 1) Races don't exist: it's an anachronism invented by Johannes Blumenbach in the 1700s 2) Race isn't mentioned 3) See the video title 4) Projection?

[@ye23.]

@@jungleambience5355 you mean at night lol…anyone can walk there during the day

[@therealhannahlee]

Great job showcasing a neighborhood that a lot of people only hear negative things about, and never experience for themselves. Awesome video!

[@ActionKid]

Thanks Hannah!

[@krillin876]

All the thugs and gangbangers were asleep. But it cool for him to let people check it out!

[@DarthVader1977]

"Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom".

[@TT.100]

Hannah please don't gentrification this neighborhood 😫

[@krillin876]

@@TT.100 what does that even mean?

[@randinatkowitz2487]

My mom grew up in Brownsville, so she really enjoyed this tour! And she could even show me where she used to live! So thank you for this!!

[@jumb6142]

That’s really cool!

[@jeffreyarnold6535]

That's really awesome for you and your mom to be able to share this experience together! Jeff

[@Boobalopbop]

My mom grew up in Brownsville too. Hopkinson (Now Thomas S. Boyland street). She just sold that old house last year. For $850,000

[@hans1783]

The way he narrates the history as he walks... makes the whole thing so much better.

[@vitoasaro4663]

Brownsville isn't that bad but if you are weak don't go. They will sniff you out. If you come to Brooklyn stay clear of the number trains and enjoy a long life

[@trustnoone3007]

🤣 !!!!!! "They will sniff you out. Enjoy a long life"

[@DWilliam1]

My mother in law lives there…try walking around that neighborhood after 9PM. You will have a much different experience. Guaranteed.

[@the_letter_b]

This was my first thought as well. The higher crime areas tend to experience the crime after sun set, during the middle of the day they can look perfectly fine. That's good for people to know as well, it's not like these areas are 24/7 crime, the vast majority of people are just living their lives. So his video is useful in that regard but I would not recommend some tourists or new arrival to get a place in that area if they can avoid it since it's inevitable they will be out at night sometimes and there is a higher chance people who are not welcoming or worse will be hanging out then.

[@chrissahar2014]

I agree although even at nighttime, if you stay in the well-lit commercial areas and with someone you will be OK. If you are going to hang out for some time, best to stay with someone you know well.

[@keithboykins258]

You can walk in south LA, and Chicago doing the day and still get it.

[@chrissahar2014]

@@keithboykins258 I have heard that parts of Chicago and LA are more unsafe than the worst neighborhoods of NYC. What a shame. I imagine though even in the areas deemed unsafe there are oasis where you can at least in the daytime walk through it as long as you keeps your wits about you. I mean I have heard the area around Exposition Park in LA has some seriously dicey areas but the park itself looks quite pretty and I see people visiting it in the day. So, for example, in Watts there must be a few areas that are OK to walk and visit during the day.

[@DWilliam1]

@@keithboykins258 This is NYC, there are shootings and stabbing all day long. Just watch the news. You can always get got. That said, it’s way more dangerous to be running around at night.

[@rbso6]

I live one neighborhood over in East New York! I am a proud Brooklynite!!!

[@mr.devil9577]

"Proud" 😂

[@johnjohnson5102]

I moved to Flatbush, BK from NC 10 years ago. This s December will make 11 years. I absolutely love Brooklyn. Yes, the gun violence is rough, but let the LIFE YOU LIVE SPEAK FOR YOU!!!! I will always stay in Brooklyn!!!

[@blackwell2001]

@@johnjohnson5102 Good for you. Meanwhile? I can't wait to leave and return to nice, quiet Toronto. The only "loud" sound you hear at night might be a moose walking.

[@crooklyneny]

EAST NEW YORK BK ALL DAY

[@rbso6]

@@crooklyneny EVERYDAY!!

[@bettyboo6831]

You are truly a wonderful person. I like how you give history of each neighborhood you go to. You've been in Brownsville before. Thank you for coming again. We 💖 you in Brownsville. I lived here since I was 14 years old. I've seen this neighborhood in all its changes. 🐐🐐🐐👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💖

[@ActionKid]

[@ziggyzeke6256]

betty boo He does his homework

[@bettyboo6831]

@@ziggyzeke6256 Every neighborhood he gives the history. That's what is so 😎cool

[@michaelchin3550]

Of course there are those always calling out the racism stuff.

[@janedough6410]

^If it's part of the history, it should be included.

[@paulettemills3723]

Action Kid I am so grateful for your walks I was born in East New York 74 years ago. Thank you so much the street names bring back memories.💕💕

[@deidreanndaniel7021]

I lived there for years. People who don't live there just believe everything they hear. It's like anywhere else . You mind your business keep it moving. You are ok.

[@LadellTurner]

Right

[@jessicaquirsola6233]

How it is around Newport Street? I am suppose to see an apartment there

[@deidreanndaniel7021]

@@jessicaquirsola6233 Newport and where

[@thomasprice4938]

Nice video. East flatbush native who has spent many days and nights in these areas. The good people outweigh the bad. Good to see you note this as well

[@davidellis5141]

The Action Kid interacts in any neighborhood. His focus is on his 🚶‍♂️ & on documenting not passing judgment.

[@Soul.in.the.garden]

Long time viewer here too, however covert it is. I’m not a fan of showcasing black men as dangerous. This is the only time AK displays a black person as the thumbnail besides Walk Ride Fly. Not to mention the clickbait picture of a black man pointing at the camera. “Scary black people neighborhood *Oooooo* “ DO BETTER AK

[@ver251209]

I thought he was trying to promote the area and break previous stereotypes.

[@TheAgromc]

@@dianamarietv4479 i could agree that it's a bit of click bait but on the other hand there are apostrophes on "most dangerous" which means it's totally opposite of what some people may think.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

@@dianamarietv4479 hi. After reading your comments, and I am a huge fan of Actionkid unquestioned, I am considering your well made point. It's so important that we respect each other's experience. I thank you for helping me to consider more than my first reflection.

[@michaelchin3550]

@@dianamarietv4479 Stop with the racist bullshit! AK does not have a racist bone in his body.

[@beyondalldreams]

how in the hell school in the most "dangerous " neighborhood looks better and much more modern than mine 😭

[@jzarwel]

One of the deepest darkest hoods in NYC and it still looks a hell of a lot nicer than most city’s “normal” areas. NYC #1

[@jody6851]

I was born in Brownsville in Beth El Hospital now known as Brookdale Hospital, as was my father, and my mother grew up there. Brownsville was mostly Jewish at that time; East New York mostly Italian, and Ocean Hill mostly Irish and German. The Jews left for a number of reasons, as it would be for the neighboring Italians and other white communities. One was increasing prosperity and opportunity after World War II, GI Bill financial benefits for returning veterans from the war with a desire to buy affordable single-family homes and get away from NY City and the tenements. But also sad to say, as the neighborhood became more diverse and more poor Black people moved in to fill up the emptying buildings and the new housing projects, the street crime and narcotics became a tremendous problem as often comes with poverty. At one time, there was virtually no street crime in Brownsville. There could be burglaries, but brutal street crime was unknown. It was a very safe neighborhood. I remember my grandmother taking me for evening strolls as a little child along Pitkin Avenue and buying me gifts in the toy stores. Brownsville was a safe neighborhood for decades. On Pitkin Avenue on Sunday's people would dress in their finest clothes and walk along stopping off in cafes and bakeries to enjoy the day. Pitkin Avenue had an atmosphere almost like Europe. My grandmother remained in Brownsville until 1964 when my parents decided it was too dangerous for her to stay there any longer, and helped her relocate to a much safer part of Brooklyn. This was right after someone was murdered almost underneath her window. Before Brownsville deteriorated, whatever crime there was mostly mob-related: Brownsville was the center of Murder Inc. Jewish gangsters living there became paid assassins in the employ of Mafia Don Albert Anastasia. The famous ones being Louis Lepke and Abbie Rellis (who sort of like Jeffrey Epstein somehow was able to "commit suicide" falling to his death from a locked hotel window while under 24/7 NYPD guard after he agreed to turn state's evidence to prosecutors). But their murders were for hire and specifically targeted always against rival hoodlums during Mafia wars -- not random brutal muggings and killings of defenseless people on the street for chump change. I did know one Jewish kid in college whose family remained poor and stayed in Brownsville. Not all Jews became "rich" and moved to the suburbs. He got into college with the same EOP state aid many poor Black and Latino kids were able to receive to cover tuition. Mentioning difficulty integrating between Jews and Blacks, this was a two-way street. He had to be very careful as a white kid there. Black teens picked fights with him constantly. Several times he suffered beatings over basketball court usage rights, as an example. Anyway, I knew Brownsville was turning around slowly into a solid working-class community again when a city building inspector friend of mine gave me a tour in his van so I could see the old neighborhood for the first time since my early childhood. And I'm glad to see this happening.

[@queenylong5523]

Wow ur smart i didnt know brookdale was once called that now that hospital is so wicked its hard to make it out of there when ur rushed there to be saved

[@eddiew2325]

The night is where the fun happens

[@kurtiz5191]

You go there and make a video at night. I'll watch it!!!

[@Jayr0327]

That's when the Italians 😉 come out

[@saiyahbeats3259]

Lmaooooo wrd

[@7back]

At gun point.. right??😏

[@user-yp9nz6bs9q]

The ActionKid has to think about his health.

[@sharonpollitt1524]

thank you for touring my childhood neighborhood. it really changed for the better. thanks again.

[@ActionKid]

I'm happy it's changed in a more positive way since your childhood!

[@ericalyons3834]

@@ActionKidyes you did that good walk around like it was a vibe all people have to do walk and mind they business

[@dorothymerrell6091]

Any city can be dangerous, the part of St. Louis where I live is relatively safe. Go a few blocks East of here an there’s no way I would go there.

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

Right.

[@BsTheLadynred]

EXACTLY!!

[@jamiekrtkmp]

I live in St.Louis also! Definitely feel safer when I visit NYC though lol

[@tigerleoneinc.9282]

Usually housing projects, industrial areas, and Popeyes restaurants is where all the action is. St Louis was much worse during the days of Pruitt-Igoe Housing...then they shut it down and dumped all those people in little mini projects all over the city. Now it's just idiotic, mindless violence; dudes spraying bullets in the air, random shootings, etc.. kind of like Chicago.

[@tigerleoneinc.9282]

@@jamiekrtkmp - Yeah, go walk down Mother Gaston on a clear night in the Summertime. Tell me how safe you feel. Or maybe Lott, down by Nobel Drew Ali Plaza

[@Retiredman.]

I lived in Brownsville as a kid in the late 1960s and remember it as a slum with junkies and vacant buildings almost on every block

[@MsTellitlikeitis48WithTheTea]

You literally walked through my neighborhood bargain land is my favorite spot, bargain hunters, shoppers world, Jimmy jazz, Ashley furniture and Paramount.

[@unchainyourbrain3312]

I would love to have all those stores around.On a slow Saturday...Its like it's always something to see in NY.

[@wavyboyo]

respect , that you come to the hood and don't just stay downtown or in Williamsburg/Bushwick.

[@reggierodriguez6546]

He visited the south Bronx as well

[@tigerleoneinc.9282]

I've walked all these streets at night, alone, no video camera. Years before this kid started. And not just 1 lap around Pitkin; Lott, Mother Gaston Blvd, Amboy Street, Powell Street, Junius, Van Sinderen...East New York, City Line, The Hole...and all over Bronx, Queens, Upper Manhattan, LES. This dude's gonna have a bounty put on him, just watch. They don't like "celebrity video makers" dipping in and out of these neighborhoods. Just wait.

[@blackman9008]

@@tigerleoneinc.9282 doubt it, he knows what to show and what not to. the shot callers also already know about operation "final destination" so he wouldn't be at fault

[@tigerleoneinc.9282]

@@blackman9008 - Honestly, I don't think he has a fucking clue. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@safaripete9978]

@@tigerleoneinc.9282 yeah maybe celeb video makers with lights, music and a crowd. this is literally a random dude w 200k subs on youtube walking down the street. he'll be aight.

[@cherylmarshall6874]

Hey AK !! Thanks for the video. That's my old neighborhood. Lots of childhood memories of jumping rope with my friends, dancing to Motown and buying ice cream from the Trucks ! 👱‍♀️🍦👩🏽🍨🙋

[@vivid2967]

And look you here now amazing geenvill W

[@vanessawyndham8791]

Cheers AK! I grew up in East New York. Thanks for coming into our neighborhoods. There are a lot of decent, hardworking people there who just want to take care of their families.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

♥️

[@deedee-py7fe]

Dangerous for who??? That's my question. Brownsville is no different than East New York. Streets cross and overlap. Sutter Avenue, New Lots, Livonia. These streets over lap. I have not had a problem in all the years I have lived in New York City. As I said dangerous for who ? The Ville is the Ville. Tired of the labels. Nothing positive to say leave it alone. There are some hard working people in this community. And many take pride in where they live. And take care of where they live. Leave people alone!

[@jayjaybaby2]

@@deedee-py7fe 🙌🏾

[@vivid2967]

I mean as long as u mind your biz and give said person what they want IF they rob you will be chilling u can walk through there all you want but living there is completely different

[@samanthabarry5817]

It’s like a home from home vibe

[@BrooklynBeTheBoro]

Love your videos bro, they always cheer me up when I'm homesick. You can't imagine how happy I am seeing a video on my hometown in Brooklyn!!!

[@belize620]

This guy knows more about my hood than I do, thanks for the tour and information 👍🏾 good luck in Florida my friend 🙏🏾

[@ericalyons3834]

Wow so where you live at

[@belize620]

@@ericalyons3834 Pitkin and Amboy, do you live in the area as well?

[@barbarawillis5187]

The tree shaded streets are just beautiful. Enjoy hearing about the history of an area. I also like when people say hello and you engage in conversation. Thank you for you videos.

[@user-oz7bx4tx8e]

areas that were considered more "dangerous" were often areas where the trains didn't go, making it harder for people to bring money and jobs into the neighborhoods back in the day.

[@brooklyntrainspotting8464]

Yeah a lot of that happens in Chicago as well with transit being an option into the city. There is trains that (in Chicago) go through the “dangerous” neighbourhoods. But I think in New York it’s the J/Z maybe or the M train that runs through the most “dangerous” part of the city.

[@matthewhernandez8342]

@@brooklyntrainspotting8464 Also the A and 2 trains

[@brooklyntrainspotting8464]

@@matthewhernandez8342 yes thank you.

[@brendanmcmahon2744]

@@brooklyntrainspotting8464 A,C,1,2,3,4,5,6,B,J,Z all go through some rougher neighborhoods

[@brooklyntrainspotting8464]

@@brendanmcmahon2744 suppose

[@ArhamAhmad9278]

3:30 so nice of AK to let fans interupt him in the middle of his live steams.

[@ActionKid]

He was so friendly and such a cool dude!

[@ArhamAhmad9278]

@@ActionKid Same for the dude at 26:00 🖤.

[@SurrenderDorothyForever]

I am impressed with your historical knowledge!! I may never get to NY so I am loving the virtual tours.

[@wendyboyd6311]

Historical knowledge?

[@SurrenderDorothyForever]

@@wendyboyd6311 what is your question exactly? He is giving information of things that happened in the past that is called Historical Knowledge.

[@aura2421]

I was born and raised over at Saratoga Ave. From what I can remember mid 60’s jewish people were majority and some puerto-ricans, it was nice and peaceful. Then in the 70’s things started to change, as a kid I saw really bad things, so sad. 😔 We moved out then and now seeing this video brings back lots of memories

[@ActionKid]

Thanks for sharing your memories with this area.

[@Joseph-lz5er]

Did it become mostly blacks in the 70's??

[@reggierodriguez6546]

Crimes still occurred it’s just that the difference between back then and now is that back then the criminals had more morals and respect for society. Are you forgetting “Brownsville murder inc”?

[@aura2421]

@@reggierodriguez6546 I remember the candy store which was on the corner of Saratoga and Livonia Ave, we lived right across the street. We didn’t know what went on but I did hear stories

[@ernk75]

@@aura2421 and the casket company that use to be on Livonia Ave

[@MyfamilyJenkins]

BVille, Van Dyke, Seth Low, Langston Hughes, Howard, Marcus Harvey Gardens, Marcy Garvey Houses

[@ActionKid]

Indeed!

[@jknumber5138]

Marcus Garvey Village and Marcus Garvey Projects 💯

[@reinasanchez1718]

Only the strong survive

[@ericalyons3834]

What Vandyke project

[@daffodil9075]

When public housing was first built, the tenants in were to pay for maintenance while the government was to fund its construction. The rent was a portion of tenant incomes about one-third or one-fourth. The government expected to rent to people with low to moderately income who were mostly employed in factories or held other working class jobs. What happened was the limited incomes of most of the tenants was insufficient to maintain the buildings.

[@j-krist8457]

This Dude Getting Love In "Da Ville" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RichieGz]

woooK

[@mligon]

Brownsville, Brooklyn - NYC's 'Most Dangerous' neighbourhood 3:32 - cue to most friendly guy in the world :)

[@bornfromforeign]

It dangerous at night he could of got robbed brownville is no joke at 🌃

[@Funkylover-sl7ew]

@@bornfromforeign how did it get that way tho

[@hereisayana8207]

NY neighborhoods can be rough, but a lot of open minded and cool people there

[@1jackvalley580]

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[@Armed-Forever]

Funky lover 1298 it's not that bad, only reason u head a lot of stuff about NYC is cuz the pop be so high in the area and surrounding zone, per capita NYC has one of the lowest murder rates in USA n is only slightly higher than London

[@lornamccray8581]

Thanks AK for the walk through Brownsville! And all the history you shared with us! Awesome

[@houseoflords2010]

The stereo types of certain areas are not always what they seem to be. This video here just proves that fact about the areas and the people living there. Awesome job for a walk about!

[@LadellTurner]

Brownsville is a beautiful place! Only dangerous because rival gangs live in the same project or cross the street. So it be a lot of shootings. Other than that you mind your business you be good. But it is dangerous

[@keema7029]

Yes… my families from Brownsville and it can get crazy but it’s much safer. There are a lot of a kind hard working families in the Ville!!!! ❤️

[@cindys2995]

My mom used to live over there. It's funny that it's considered very dangerous but I live in a "nice" area and actually caught an armed robbery on tape. Never saw one in that area. It's a tough area though! Thanks for sharing the diversity and stories of NYC.

[@zazabroom]

It’s the “most dangerous neighbourhood” because it’s not gentrified

[@ericalyons3834]

@@zazabroom facts even the bx is getting more dangerous then bk

[@Fordie47]

Nothing dangerous about this hood in daylight! A beautiful walk, ActionKid. It seems that you are becoming a celebrity of sorts. Keep on moving on up!

[@DanFreeman723]

When I lived in Crown Heights, we used to call Brownsville "the wilderness"...lions, tigers & bears.

[@blackwell2001]

I kid you not: Friday night? This past one? Sounded a lot like a zoo.

[@ericalyons3834]

@@blackwell2001😂😂😂😂

[@ireland66613]

You have found your calling .You are very respectful and kind it goes along way .great channel

[@BrokeTruckerGyal]

I literally grew up on Ralph and Sutter. Seeing Happy House in the opening shot nearly put me in tears. That was my go to as a kid, and Tony's pizza on Rutland. What a friggin gem to catch this!

[@TheHonorableAngelinaNordstrom]

I really enjoy your tours, Action Kid! And you're famous around Brownsville from what it looks like. You're getting love from the neighbors.

[@britishgray4952]

Good Saturday Afternoon AK You Are Not To Far From My Old Neighborhood Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Videos With Us Much Blessings And Love Always Ms British Gray From Tampa Florida

[@grahamblack2158]

I'm from London UK and walked through here at night. Ended up at a block party till 10am next day. Good times would definitely go back🥳

[@jquail1973]

I'm from London also , and have family living off Pitkin Av. Use to go every Labour day weekend and can vouch for the block parties. Good times!

[@vincentwilson3938]

You’re a brave man. lol

[@jgm3465]

Great tour. I think what's stunning is that I see less shuttered store fronts here than in some of the "post" Covid upper-income neighborhoods right now. A true testament to the resilience of the people here. Best of luck to Letitia on her business - brave timing. Thanks for providing the desk tourism break.

[@schurrlittle1339]

BACK IN THE LATE 70'S I USED TO LIVE IN BROWNSVILLE BROOKLYN (NYC), I NOW LIVE IN NJ BUT LOOKING AT THIS VIDEO BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF THAT ERA!!😊

[@EmpressLaniya]

I was raised here, Crown heights and East New York, some of my best memories are here. It's nowhere as dangerous as it use to be. Summertime it's like a block party every night ...some days are good some days are bad but these days the good definitely outweighs the bad.

[@fatimadean4161]

i agreed 👍💯

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Wow - it's alot nicer than it used to be. Last time I was there in 2003. Some really nice front yards, and you met a nice guy.

[@DonVal86]

Thank you for this video! I’m planning on visiting in a couple of weeks and it’s nice to have these rumors dispelled.

[@kayp9318]

You’re going to Brownsville? Why? This neighborhood is very dangerous. You may want to rethink that...

[@teshatillman1797]

👋🏽 from Connecticut thanks for sharing Brownsville so many memories as a kid visiting my Grandfather I can’t visit him now because he has passed on but I felt like I did by just watching your live stream thanks peace and blessings for the ❤️of the 🏙

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

May your grandfather's memory be a continued blessing.♥️

[@clghost3294]

Felt Like Sean P tracks needed to kick in soon as he came into the Bville zone

[@katalystinkpresents...4493]

Respect

[@anthonyj1775]

P

[@christophed8429]

The neighborhood suffers from a bad reputation. It's a neighborhood with a very low percentage of residential home ownership. Any neighborhood that is a majority rentals will have to deal with high crime stats. Brownsville's other problem is it doesn't have it any great brownstones or cool historical blocks to offer any charm. The city of New York abandoned certain neighborhoods in favor of others. Brownsville was abandoned. The city needs to invest in bringing businesses in and increasing the quality of life. The private sector will not do it, they have shown that.

[@ernk75]

There are plenty of brownstones but you have to go north of atlantic avenue , he showed the south side where there are some homes but also lots of public housing. On the north side near broadway is where the hipsters have bought up a lot of the housing but wont cross atlantic avenue.

[@christophed8429]

@@ernk75 yes, you're right. There is a small cut out of Brownsville north of Atlantic just like you said with some pretty houses, but the stock is generally small. The city needs to make big investments and attract more businesses. If they make it attractive for investors, private sector will try to take advantage. More small minority and female owned businesses paying local people a living wage is the key to reducing poverty.

[@ernk75]

@@christophed8429 agree because you can definitely see the difference in other sections of Brooklyn. Just wished the prices for housing wasn't so high. The rent in some of those areas are pushing people out.

[@christophed8429]

@@ernk75 Yes, it is the same problem in many places not just Brooklyn. I was just having a conversation with a good friend who lives in Yonkers and can't stay because of rent increases. No wonder why so many people are moving down south.

[@ernk75]

@@christophed8429 yeah this is true making that move as well after being in ny my entire life. At this point its a no brainer, your money goes so much further and the taxes and real estate are just better.

[@emmy8083]

Nice tour and beautiful murals. Very nice and friendly people.

[@cormegastarks8815]

Good vibes bro...and respect to you for not being afraid to explore..Brownsville is quite dangerous but the love of the good hard working people out weigh all the negativity...cool video..keep making more..

[@Mrworkout213]

I lived on Amboy and Blake ave . In the Shelter for about 3 years. I Never forget were I came from. Thanks for the video 🙏🙏🙏

[@blueneptune825]

New York seems to have very long city blocks. Really, really long! Thanks for sharing your walks with us.🎶🐦✌🏼

[@ericalyons3834]

Facts

[@risillyod]

Welcome to the neighborhood. Thank you for your teaching. Stay blessed.🙏🙏🙂. My child got jumped, bullied and critized for being special need child at public school 156. They didn't nothing to resolve theses he matters. The staff will lie to cover themselves. Looks is deceiving until you enrolled into the school. Actually, all the school in Brownsville are horrible, except for the Charter School. Charter School are more welcoming.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Aw. I'm so sorry. I hope your child is ok now..... I experienced my own child being bullied and it's absolutely horrible.🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@janedough6410]

It wasn't that way. At one point Brownsville residents had control of their schools and the curriculum catered to the students needs. Low performing teachers weren't welcomed. The community received/s less money since the strike and the issues are systemic. IMO charter schools are a business and they cherry pick. Why public schools don't work and there's plenty of charter schools in some areas, whereas other areas they work and there isn't any charter schools? Food for thought.

[@risillyod]

@@RebekahCurielAlessi Thank You! 💜 I hope that your child is well too.🙏🙏

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

@@risillyod yes Risi she is, thank you so much for asking!!!! My daughter is off to college next month and has every great quality. I am gonna keep you and your blessed baby in my thoughts. Lovingly, Rebekah♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@risillyod]

@@RebekahCurielAlessi Good to hear. Congratulations to your daughter! 🎉🎊 Stay blessed hun! 🙂🙏✨

[@dorothymerrell6091]

On thing that I noticed is that there seem to be no boarded up windows or shops. The area looks pretty clean too.

[@janedough6410]

Yes, It's thriving/alive.... especially during Covid. Areas in Manhattan are boarded.

[@patriciajohnson6891]

Love your Videos . Watching From Canada🇨🇦Used to visit NYC regularly to see relatives. I have always Loved NYC👍🏽

[@amoscaul3264]

Didn't see this coming, shouts out to you for showing over there, hope I catch you in Bed Stuy.

[@msideas1379]

Lot of cool history in Brownsville. Thank you for this great video AK!😃

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

Thanks for walking in Brownsville! Doesn't seem dangerous at all, I think Brownsville has come a long way. There are worse neighborhoods in Park Hill, Staten Island. Times Square is probably more dangerous than Brownsville nowadays.

[@Mary-7n3w]

Honestly though, to show Brownsville from 8 am to 9 am is fine for showing the structure of the neighborhood, seeing people on their way to work or school, early risers. As the hours go by though, things change. I worked at the school ActionKid passed about 8 years ago, and later, did volunteer work at Animal Care and Control. I didn't volunteer there for long because on my way there one day, a guy with 2 serious faced guys behind him said, "what are you doing here?". I told him and he said "you don't belong here". So, I made a decision that as much as those poor animals stuck at the ACC need help, there was now a palpable risk to my well-being. This was only about 2 years ago.

[@Abundantone444]

Plus he's not black do his danger rate is going to be significantly lower but he still can get it. They've tried to gentrify for yrs, Brownsville is the only spot left for a reason.

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

@@Mary-7n3w Yikes...sorry it didn't work out. Terrible to hear that.

[@PapeySapote]

@@Abundantone444 the ville will be gentrified soon, trust…. Look at that pizza bar lmao 😂 I’ll laugh when it becomes the next Williamsburg

[@jscott4613]

@@Abundantone444 n thats sad he should get it first😂

[@BAL-we7wj]

Brownsville at night time much different vibe

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

@1347 BAL I am sure! Most places look fine and are fine in the daytime. Action Kid, go back to Brownsville at about 10pm on Friday or Saturday night like you do other areas of New York, and report back, please, for a balanced view.

[@UMAmherst1]

@@DennisJohnsonDrummer Hey Drummer, Since you are such an expert on Brownsville and you are so adamant about getting a “balanced” view why don’t you venture out to Brownsville with your recording device some Friday or Saturday night and report back about your experiences.

[@7back]

Becomes a red district area ??

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

@@UMAmherst1 Never said I was an expert, but I live not too far from an area much like that. Just an educated guess on what it will be like if it has as much crime as reported. I realized this was an ad for the pizza place who asked him to film, but would like to see some balance so we get the complete story of the area. Why so defensive?

[@ye23.]

@@DennisJohnsonDrummer you want a scrawny asian dude to walk out at night with his expensive camera and record in an area described as the most dangerous in NYC just so you can get a “balanced” view. Lol you’re delusional. Go do some exploring for yourself

[@dream.machine]

Yep, ActionKid your videos will be looked back on in 10 - 50 years as a virtual time capsule and be able to time travel in crystal clear quality to 2021. Awesome stuff man! Great walk through here, congratulations!

[@babs2424-p8e]

Thank you for that trip. I like your virtual tours the most, because you show the real country, not only the tourist spots. Keep on, you're great. 👍

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

We lived on East 94th when I was 5-6. I went to P.S 233. We weren’t allowed to go to Pitkin Ave by ourselves EVER. Raekwon the Chef from Wutang was born in Brownsville. It’s weird how Brownsville,East New York and Canarsie are so close yet so different 🙏🏾 It gets GULLY out there. Especially on hot summer nights..

[@neeljavia2965]

Looks so well maintained.

[@blackwell2001]

I know, right?

[@crBudgetWatches]

Way better than most streets in LA

[@neeljavia2965]

@@crBudgetWatches I don't think so.

[@Joseph-lz5er]

Isn't Brownsville where Mike Tyson, Shannon 'Let's go champ!' Briggs, and Riddick Bowe were raised? The City of Champions.

[@davidcovington1046]

Yeah and zab judah

[@whereisthedollar]

Willie Randolph former Yankee and coach. NBA former great Lloyd World b Free, just to name a few.

[@ultimatebilly4953]

And Danny Jacobs

[@GODs_Son777]

💯

[@bobicee7575]

Yep, and Eddie Mustafa Mohamed, another boxer from Brownsville Houses.

[@dennisclark4370]

Action kid you are some kind a young man, I admire your boldness and bravery very much it is actually helping me. Even tho brownsville is not that bad, but you are a wonderful guy, I love your videos, keep up the good work, and may God keep you and surround you in total protection son. New york city is a beautiful city to behold.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

What nice words you wrote!!♥️

[@larrycasper4381]

Hey Action Kid Wish you would identify the streets name more often, would be more informative. Also, what part of Brownsville

[@richalex8489]

Brownsville is not that bad walk down pitkin Ave at night . Walk that same strip at night. Lights , cameras , action

[@traceejohnson290]

Bravery? There is barely anyone on the street to bother him. He said himself, it is Not that dangerous, at least in the Daytime.

[@dennisclark4370]

@@traceejohnson290 excuse me, I here what you are commenting, I just like to encourage him or anyone that's all I'm doing I know nobody bothers him we can still be thankful for that. There is Nothing wrong with encouraging others people

[@SopranoAlive]

Great tour! Great video! Thanks, ActionKid!

[@jtg3765]

Gentrification can occur anywhere. Public housing can be converted to even luxury housing, vastly pushing out those who cannot afford to live there.

[@user-yp9nz6bs9q]

Maybe, the most famous address in Brownsville Brooklyn is the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Livonia Avenue.

[@janedough6410]

Exactly. IDK the creators aim. Say "It's the most dangerous", but avoids the dangerous parts. Does a walking tour, but omits the history? Brownsville is intriguing. Video fell short. Do it right, or don't do it at all.

[@GregSticker]

@@janedough6410 Give him a break would you? I mean, maybe he doesn't know that much about some of the history. I was thinking he may not know about the infamous Vario crew that ran that neighborhood around the time of the 50's an d into the 70's. I am a buff on mafia history which is why I watched in the first place but then realized, he is too young to know about that era and that's why he didn't mention it.

[@kinhason46]

Enjoyed your tour, you know your way around the area. Thank you.

[@kentlong4276]

Been away from my hood 2 years now. Thanks for the memories(Saratoga & Livonia)....

[@jaykaynum5569]

STLA

[@eyestoenvy]

Life long resident of the South Bronx and I have a love & hate relationship with the PJ's. Dangerous, filthy, imposing, depressing, etc ... yet for the most part are filled with some of the finest people you may ever encounter in life. Back in the day you had some kind of maintenance work on them, but these days? They are literally falling apart at the seams. I dont care who you are, where you're from, your anxiety rises as you approach and enter a NYC PJ and with good reason. Thanks for the content.

[@warrensilverfox]

there is a area in philly where this looks like luxury compared to that

[@WN_Byers]

Kensington, lol

[@janedough6410]

Kensington. I pray for those folks.

[@robv7496]

I can tell you a few areas that resemble Kensington in NYC. Trust me. I’m two years sober but was a heroin addict for many years and there’s plenty of places around the city that are that shady, open air drug markets, and homeless dope fiends shootin up in the open. They just ain’t showin us those parts. But point taken cus Kensington is def the worst I ever seen myself… QGTM 718 NYC

[@wallygee2198]

Your right Kensington and Allegheny area in Philadelphia is hard to even watch I saw it in person not to long ago and I don't want to see that area again the insanity in that area alone can scar you for life it is probably one of the worst places in this country

[@GregSticker]

@LAST WILL BE THE FIRST lol

[@rosaannarilli4905]

ActionKid, I have really enjoyed this video! It's to bad about Brownsville, Brooklyn, because I find it to be a really nice neighborhood, thank you!

[@ericalyons3834]

Facts the way he explains it but it’s not as bad but maybe at night time all people have to do is mind they business keep it moving

[@OrganNLou]

Wow, not a bad area at all! Thanks for showing this!

[@garfieldharrison510]

I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

[@ericalyons3834]

That’s good how u like it did it change a lot I soon will live there

[@ajtowin]

Nice video, used to shop on pitkin and belmont for gear all the time lol, in the 90s I remember belmont closing their stores around 5 when the sun went down cuz things change, when the sun comes down

[@douglaszolton8985]

Thanks a million for your informative walk around N.Y. I live in Saginaw. MI. I've never been back east.I had no real concept of what N.Y. is like. I have a buddy that moved to Queens area about 25 years ago. But we lost track.Different worlds. Thank you again for the tour . You are a good person for doing this, Maybe i CAN CATCH MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS FROM N.Y. sometime again..

[@ander7018]

TOGETHER FOREVER

[@raymondszumski1335]

I was born in Brownsville 70 yrs ago Went to ps 184 ,went to library on Stone ave .best memories of my youth.

[@MoneyOverFame]

Sutter and Mother Gaston is the hot spot in that area. Glad you made it out safe.

[@ericalyons3834]

Oh wow what bout Vandyke

[@MoneyOverFame]

yup van dyke as well. rough area. @@ericalyons3834

[@patriciamorrell4954]

Nice walk up town, enjoyed it. Lovely place Brownsville so are the homes. I see they take pride in looking after them.

[@georgeafajardo4398]

I deliver meds in Brownsville and I have to say the worst parts I have seen are on Livonia, and Chester St...also Mother Gaston, Riverdale and Sutter. Shit the whole Brownsville lol, also East NY be tough as well.

[@papaguapa1361]

lol not alot of ppl know about chester st. But yea things can happen anywhere at any time on any block

[@aldov316]

Livonia ave ...under that train so many people have been killed since the 60s (and im sure before that) till now...

[@blackwell2001]

I hope you carry, at least, some mace or pepper spray.

[@blossywossy100]

I live in Brownsville and the only place I’m afraid to go is When I’m going to the post office on Bristol. I have to past some houses can’t remember the name of them. Those houses look like they’ll pull out a gun and shoot me, lol. I always Uber there.

[@georgeafajardo4398]

@@blossywossy100 I feel you, gotta go with your instincts.

[@sosu9068]

Omg I grew up there❤🥰🥰 thank you so many memories! 🙏🏾

[@brucepeters508]

maybe you could include in your vids some of the prices of the homes you pass with the signs on them !

[@user-vv3gp3rw8r]

I would walk from east new York to sitter and Rutland road to my favorite Jamaican restaurant smh born raise Walk from Brownsville to 90's then to Flatbush I love Brooklyn

[@kelvikelv5322]

I can easily envision a future, NYC Mayor, Action Kid !

[@reggierodriguez6546]

He should go for it