The closest station to where I live in Brooklyn likely fits within the working or middle class category based on concepts in Reading 4.1. I’m not entirely surprised by this answer because I see that most people around here have jobs that provide enough for basic needs but maybe not much extra for luxury spending. I feel it’s a fair representation, although there might be some variation, as I know people here have different backgrounds and levels of income.

From Reading 4.2, a general pattern I notice about social classes in NYC is that they are often separated by neighborhood. Wealthier classes tend to live in areas with more expensive housing, better schools, and other resources, while working-class or lower-income families are in neighborhoods with fewer resources and sometimes longer commutes to work. This separation can make it harder for people from lower-income backgrounds to move up, as they may not have access to the same opportunities as those in wealthier areas.