Jeez, I still remember when North Williamsburg was a crappy Puerto Rican/Italian/Polish area, with the Satmar and blacks to the south. When the artistes from Alphabet City started hanging out at Teddy's in '90 is when it REALLY started going downhill.
Unfortunatly, the Trustafarians have spread their disease north into Greenpoint. I guess Ridgewood will be next!
Unfortunately, I think you're right.