Gentrification

For the most part, people on Longstreet describe their neighborhood as quiet and peaceful. Now, many are worried that’s about to change.

The Hells Angels, a notorious motorcycle club, has a new club house in Throggsneck. Some intelligence agencies classify the Hells Angels as a gang—even investigating the club for violent and organized crimes.

“Besides the noise that we’re going to receive now, how about property value? It has to go down. It’s a gang. Who would want to buy around here knowing that you’re going to move right next to a motorcycle gang,” said Alejandro Caban.

But some are giving them the benefit of the doubt.

“At first I was a little worried about it, but then I felt good that we’ll have a presence. Maybe it will keep some of the bad people away. Recently, we had people try to get into cars. Maybe these guys will make them think twice,” said Tony Rugnetta. He lives just a few doors down from the new clubhouse.