Here is a link to the US Residential Prperty fund investor walking tour pack of JC prperties.
http://usmastersresidential.com.au/do ... WalkingTourPack130502.pdf

The SPC college map is very basic and generic basically there is almost no crime in the heights, no crime in DT, safe inside SP but everything else in JC is high crime. I'm sure the reporters for the Peacock news letter did some research but to me it's more of a map for students warning them of the areas not to wonder off not a map you should judge JC by.
That link was to the old wards map here is one for the new map.
It'll be the second pic on the slide show.

http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/fu ... ss-concerns-about-future-

Nice!

Need a landscaper/contractor to work on yard pavers etc...
Any suggestions, recommendations? Already looked at Small Green Spaces but they wont be able to built till July and need the work done sooner.


Thanks

No prob.

I've been living in Astor Place for about a year and a half and no regrets here, the neighbors are friendly and it really feels like a community. My wife and I both work in NY and the commute is convenient about 45 min from door step, stop @starbucks to Midtown. We do need more places to eat around here R.I.P MAE.
There are a couple of projects that will really change the area Whitlock Cordage, the renovation of an old rope factory into condos and apartments been going since 2003 but recently there has been a lot of progress and literally a block away Berry Lane park 17 acres of unused land being transformed into a recreational area in phases first phase to be completed this year. If you drive by the area you can see the immensity of these projects, go down Grand St. turn on Communipaw towards LSP make a left on Manning ave to Whitlock or a right on Woodward St to Berry Lane park.

Anything on this?
They still seem to be working on it, was trying to attach pics.

My sump pump just went, need a recommendation for an installer. I've talked to Arid basement from Ramsey who I've seen good reviews for but would like to get some more quotes.

I live on Astor bought a place here about a year ago and can't complain. The neighbors are very nice even got my sidewalk shoveled a couple of times during snow but walk down 2 blocks towards LP and communipaw looks a bit rough, seemed like they invested on the strip years ago but it has a way to go.

I own a rowhouse in JC and have a finished basement but would like to open one of the side walls, and add a bathroom. Any recommendations on a liscenced reliable contractor with experience in rowhouses?

Moved to Astor place about 2 months ago , find the neighbors very friendly and there is a block association which gets together every couple of weeks (still haven't had a chance to attend). I commute to midtown and it basically takes me a 5-10min drive to grove street path, 15-20 to 33rd st and another 10-15 to midtown. About 30-40 min commute each way (no bus traffic). The area guess is what they would call "up and coming" and would definitely recommend coming around at different times of day to check your tolerance level. I do see what seems to be new transplants in the area, but there are also many longstanding neighbors that take pride of their block. Think I know the house in Summit you may be looking at, really nice prominent prop. Not sure about the renting market here.

Thanks CnD and BergenHill. Any comments on the surrounding area? There is a very nice row up for sale on 67 Summit but not sure if there is street parking on that block. Think it's being sold by Sotheby's.

Great, is there a website?
I'm moving to the area and would like to have more info.
From what i've seen and gathered the immediate neighborhood looks OK. Any advice?

Moving to Astor Place anyone familiar with the area? I also thought it had a neighborhood association but when I go to the site the last post was from 2006??

Moving to Bergen Hill, scoped out the area a couple of times there are many blocks with row houses from the 1880's some seem to be getting renovated and in good shape. Anyone have more info on the area around Astor Place?