Crotona Park East no longer “worst slum”

Crotona Park East, the Bronx neighborhood once described by President Jimmy Carter as America’s “worst slum,” has seen improvements over the past few decades, and now has a wide range of residential properties. Next month, a $46 million rental complex developed by the nonprofit Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation will open its 173 moderately-priced units to tenants. A 1,500-square-foot three-bedroom apartment in the area cost $50,000 in 1983, according to one owner; it could now sell for $400,000.