It's about 5 minutes drive from my house. It's an eclectic, mixed use, diverse economy little area full of restaurants, cafes, salons, small retail, and professional offices. Apartments rent within a block or two start at around $3k a month. Houses sell for $500k and up with many going well over a million.
It also has this problem.
"Street Sleeper"
"This is Her Spot"
Oakland, CA (April 2016)
"Cash Withdrawal"
Oakland, CA (April 2016)
"The Line for the Bathroom"
Oakland, CA (April 2016)
"Restless Sleep"
Oakland, CA (April 2016)