There are a few tobacco factories along Howard Avenue, and many of the houses along this street and Armenia Avenue, have been converted to retail and commercial very successfully. The predominant materials used are brick and concrete block. A smaller percentage of wood, and some brick can be found. Most houses are single story detached, the quality of the houses is not high. In the areas around the old factories the row houses associated with them can still be found.
Many homeowners define their spaces with small walls creating courtyards.
Others use fences of landscape materials. To the south, closer to the border with Kennedy Boulevard there are many multifamily structures. The majority of the streets are in average or above average condition. The predominant paving is asphalt with only a few remaining brick streets. The landscaping of the streets is poor.