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Originally Posted by zgood4u
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I work in this area. You need to look down so you make sure not to step on something you don't want. Shit, piss, used needles etc.
Also, the drug dealers with back packs hang out here to service their clients. You see them hanging out along market street. There's usually a large group of them because they each carry a small amount. If one gets caught they can get off on minor possession charges. Also, the rest of the group can get away because they can't get all of them at once.
It's been like this for decades. I wouldn't say it's getting better or worse - it's just more noticeable because twitter, uber, square and some other tech companies have moved in to the most run down areas. The gentrification is clashing with the mix of homeless and druggies in the area.