Driving through “The Worst Slum in America” Charlotte Street, The Bronx, 1982

Driving through The Bronx, 1982 - vicinity of Boston Road and 172nd Street, Charlotte Street, Cortona Park East, “The Worst Slum in America“ NYPD 41st Precinct, 42nd Precinct 1980s NYC Bronx, Buildings demolished, arson President Jimmy Carter visited this street in 1977 and called it “The Worst Slum in America“. President Ronald Reagan visited in 1980. Charlotte Street was revitalized into a street of one family split level houses in 1986. President Bill Clinton visited the street in 1997. 0:16 - PS 98 Herman Ridder Junior High School (1619 Boston Road) viewable in background - tall building 0:45 - Public School PS 61 (red building) visible 1:13 - Detail of PS 61 1:28 - School kids waving to the camera 2:27 - “Last Hope” stencil written near the roofline of 1500 Boston Road where families were still living