Feltonville - Philadelphia. Any recent experience?

[Nathan J.]

Hi all, does anyone have recent experience with Feltonville. Specifically I am looking a  duplex on A street near Eleanor st. I know a few years back it had trouble with crime & poverty. From what i read there seems to be a little more positive community development there. Chocolate/Coffee/Baking shops popping up. A little community activism. Anyone with firsthand experience?
@Ethan Giller & @Paulette Midgette your opinions are usually very balanced and informed. Would love to hear them (if you have experience)

[Ethan Giller]

@Nathan J. I have some properties there, my impression is that it's a solid C area... I don't consider it a war zone but I don't think it's likely to gentrify in the immediate future.  Just my personal opinion and others with more knowledge could prove my wrong, but I would say that you should buy if the rental numbers make sense based on current conditions and don't expect much appreciation.