To be more specific, I live in the Bergen Hill section of Jersey City. It's a tiny little alcove with its major streets being Summit Ave, Astor Place, Park Street and Crescent Avenue with tree lined streets, brownstones, brick row houses and a few remaining wood frame Victorian style homes. It's 10 minutes from downtown Jersey City and a stone's throw away from the Beacon and St. John's Episcopal Church where there is current advocacy to have it designated as a historic landmark building. It appealed to my family because it reminded us of the Fort Green and Clinton Hill sections of Brooklyn in the early 90s. Not to sugar coat it, the area still needs work and homes need to be renovated and updated but that's no different than Jersey City as a whole including downtown. Nevertheless, it's a diverse neighborhood, we are all getting to know each other and Bergen Hill is a nice place for a young family or couple starting out. I share all this, because I want to provide a "resident" perspective for those trying to learn about this area of Jersey City.

I too made the move from Brooklyn (Prospect Heights) to Jersey City several years ago and I'm now living in the Bergen Lafayette section of Jersey City. I wanted space, (was tired of living in cramped apartments paying ridiculous rent) a backyard where I can garden and entertain and I wanted to be part of a neighborhood. I have found that here and am happy to be here working with others to improve my community.