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Thanks to the still-powerful Greek presence in the area, Ditmars has not fully lost its family-oriented charm, despite the moneyed onslaught of the hipsters and Manhattan yuppies who'd like to replace its working class, unpretentious streets with fancy cafes serving organic clap-trap and gilded boutiques. Because there are more houses than apartment buildings, this area still boasts a sense of community and serenity despite the more wild partying to be found along 30th avenue. I lived here for 15 years and was very happy, until a combination of high rents and other events led me to leave. But I miss it very, very much!