There are roughly two-point-three-million Chinese living in the United States. They're the country's third-largest foreign-born group. Many of those immigrants settled in New York City's Chinatown. One of Chinatown's streets in particular, Doyers, has long captured the imagination of artists, in part, because of its violent history. Karina Huber has more.

This street in New York's Chinatown is canvas to Chinese artist Chen Dongfan. Over a period of eight days, he transformed its concrete into 445 square meters of color. It was commissioned by New York City's Department of Transportation and Chinatown Partnership to commemorate the Chinese community in New York.

CHEN DONGFAN ARTIST "This street has a history of more than 100 years, and I tried to use painting to portray this street - it's a pretty difficult task. The name of the work is 'The Song of Dragon and Flowers'. Like its literal meaning, I believe dragons and flowers represent Chinatown's spirits."

KARINA HUBER NEW YORK "Doyers Street is one of the oldest streets in New York City home to the first wave of Chinese immigrants. It's a small street with a corner known as 'bloody angle'. It was one of the deadliest streets in American history."

Chinese immigrants first came to New York in the mid-1800s, settling in lower Manhattan alongside other immigrant groups. Many of them started legitimate businesses-mainly restaurants and laundromats. But there was also some vice.

HERB TAM CURATOR, MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA "There were different 'tongs', or associations, that were rivals and there were a few incidents that kind of sparked a lot of violence."

In the 1930s, police officers told The New York Times there were more violent deaths on this street corner than any other intersection in the U.S. That dark period is long gone, but its history of illicit activities is part of what makes the street so appealing today. Now, you'll find trendy speakeasies serving absinthe as well as the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York - Nom Wah Tea Parlor - that draws crowds throughout the week.

HERB TAM CURATOR, MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA "I think Doyers is very symbolic of Chinatown, for some reason. I think it has to do with the curve, the interesting shape of it and it's also stood the test of time in a lot of ways. A lot of the old feel of Chinatown is still there."

With the new mural, there's even more reason to visit the enchanting street. But the clock is ticking. It will only be on view until November. Karina Huber, CGTN, New York.