>>21409223
It hit bottom. It is rebounding. That doesn't mean it's no longer dangerous, just that it's not as bad as it used to be. They elected (and re-elected) pic related, who focused on getting rid of the worst of the corruption, but it does still exist. The city's bond rating used to have junk status but now is investment grade. The Land Bank seizes properties, cleanse them of liens, and sell them off for cheap but with requirements that the housing either be renovated to livable standards or torn down and new housing built. Investor squatting is not allowed. There are complaints that the people at the Land Bank inside deal the best properties to their friends. Even with that, savvy investors can do well buying Land Bank properties and putting the housing back into active use.
If you want to go to lunch at one of the places in the city, you'll probably be fine. Usual city rules apply about being aware of your surroundings, don't leave valuables in your car in easy view, if something looks sketchy, just skip it.