# Dilapidation Documentography Jake Dobkin Captures the Real New York By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jake-dobkin References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/The-Real-New-York.aspx) & [bluejake](http://www.bluejake.com/) As in love with [the city of New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-city-diner) as I am, I naturally fall prey to the 'tourist syndrome' in that I have never really seen the 'real New York.' But thanks to Jake Dobkin, that has changed--at least, it has a little. Granted, when I do go to New York, I usually stay with a friend in Harlem so... Either way, Jake Dobkin gives you a great vantage point of areas and buildings that will probably not last the test of time--let alone the next few years. Abandoned, dilapidated and overall rundown, [Life Lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrafacial-treatments) is right in assuming that the buildings "are destined to be destroyed or gentrified." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abandoned Building Photography:** This trend presents opportunities for photographers to capture the beauty and history of neglected urban spaces. - **Urban Decay Tourism:** This trend offers opportunities for travel companies to design unique experiences that cater to tourists interested in exploring dilapidated urban areas. - **Gentrification Awareness:** This trend provides opportunities for activists and organizations to raise awareness about the impact of gentrification on communities and historic buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of abandoned building photography and offer services and products tailored to this niche market. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can develop specialized tours and experiences centered around exploring urban decay, attracting adventurous tourists seeking unique and offbeat destinations. - **Community Development and Advocacy:** The community development and advocacy sector can leverage the gentrification awareness trend to advocate for affordable housing and preservation of historic buildings in at-risk neighborhoods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Manhattan-Honoring New York Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcgovern-project.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Reimagined Modern NYC Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribeca-loft.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Honoring Art Restoration Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/many-lives-of-the-nakagin-capsule-tower.md) - [New Yorker-Approved Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yorks-streeteasy.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Elegant Artful Townhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-townhouse.md)