Frankly -- and I will prepare to be flamed for this -- I would sooner die than live in Hoboken. Well, maybe not die. But I'd stay in my Brooklyn railroad until the rent reached $2000/month and the mold in the bathroom wall turned toxic.

I and my husband did put in a bid on the Henry St. place, and the bid was accepted -- orally -- but the woman who owns the house freaked out and took it off the market. Which is understandable. She's lived there a long, long time.

I may have specific questions at some point, but I'm primarily concerned about safety, and you've put my mind at ease about that. Thanks again.

Jimmoe, those are exactly the kinds of things I wanted to know. And Henry St. is great. The first Journal Square-area house we liked is on Henry, but the seller decided to take it off the market.

Thanks, GrovePath. My husband & I are looking to buy a place, and, given the current market, we need to be prepared to stay there long-term, so I'm definitely interested in hearing from Fasteddie & anyone else who has a perspective on the Island.

By the way, I get that there aren't many amenities; that doesn't bother me.

Hey Jimmoe,

I'm thinking of moving to the Island Section. I've walked back and forth from the PATH during the day and at night, but haven't been out walking during the wee hours or on really quiet nights. Any personal or anecdotal perspective to offer?