So I did find a room in Inwood. I have 3 room mates and they’re chill. We spend some times drinking watching a movie, playing video games, card games, karaoke, and dancing. My room is spacious enough to share with someone (which I do). It isn’t terrible and rent is decent. Inwood is great because of how close in proximity I am to my family. It’s also quite Dominican/ Hispanic. Therefore, I hear the same songs I’ve heard since high school and smell the same food from growing up (more or less). In regard to gentrification, I feel this area is the least gentrifying foot print I can do. Which, if you read earlier posts, you’ll know this was important to me. I’m not really sure how long I’ll be here but for the moment I’m having fun and enjoying my independence. Viva la Vida!