I would question the assertion that Bushwick's (and BK's in general) gentrification is Airbnb driven. Manhattan's rental picture started getting unreasonable ar

I would question the assertion that Bushwick's (and BK's in general) gentrification is Airbnb driven. Manhattan's rental picture started getting unreasonable around turn of the century. Williamsburg, for example, was pretty much an urban wasteland around 1997 but was already a 'beach-head' of adventerous/artist tribe of Manhattan exiles. Regardless, the displacement of poor people from these areas is self evident. What I find objectionable in terms of Airbnb is the corrosive effect that the transitional flux has on cities and neighborhoods. Manhattan is now basically worlds largest open air shopping center -- yes a bit shinier than before but not the Gotham of yore (which is sorely missed).