Intro

Various factors influence a neighborhood’s ability to prosper. The state of the constantly fluctuating housing market is the main factor. Combine this with the shape of any surrounding businesses (if they are flourishing or in a state of decline) and you can almost always assume the potential of a given area. ‘Almost’ being the key word in this instance. Because, despite the positive effect the housing market has had on nearby businesses, it has had an overall adverse effect on the community of Eastchester.