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shelaine wrote:
I'm glad to hear it's a diverse neighborhood. That's a big win as far as I'm concerned. And thanks for suggesting checking to see if there's a block association. I'm going to take a few more day trips out there and feel the place out. Thanks.

Well it took long enough to scope that out. This should have been a question up front so you would know about diversity in the community. By the way make sure you go to your Police Captain's meeting as well as you block association meeting.

shelaine wrote:
I'm glad to hear it's a diverse neighborhood. That's a big win as far as I'm concerned. And thanks for suggesting checking to see if there's a block association. I'm going to take a few more day trips out there and feel the place out. Thanks.

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heights wrote:
This seems like a nice cute little block between Boyd and Ege avenues. Being on a dead end street west of Kennedy can also deter burglars from breaking in to your place. The road is narrow so u-turns can be tricky and the cobblestone road makes the area look quaint. Might not be a bad investment seeing that they rehabed you building. How many families is the building ?

It's a small 1 family - 3 bedrooms 1 bath with walk out basement, fully renovated for 239K. Very cute place.

I just went by there so I can stop by the bakery on West Side IMO just from the outside it look like its worth about 219K and its brick which is on another level than most houses around.. so maybe its not over priced. I love the block, and the cobblestone... its beautiful.

shelaine wrote:
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heights wrote:
This seems like a nice cute little block between Boyd and Ege avenues. Being on a dead end street west of Kennedy can also deter burglars from breaking in to your place. The road is narrow so u-turns can be tricky and the cobblestone road makes the area look quaint. Might not be a bad investment seeing that they rehabed you building. How many families is the building ?

It's a small 1 family - 3 bedrooms 1 bath with walk out basement, fully renovated for 239K. Very cute place.

heights wrote:
This seems like a nice cute little block between Boyd and Ege avenues. Being on a dead end street west of Kennedy can also deter burglars from breaking in to your place. The road is narrow so u-turns can be tricky and the cobblestone road makes the area look quaint. Might not be a bad investment seeing that they rehabed you building. How many families is the building ?

user1111 wrote:
You have to see it for yourself. I was shocked when I saw families walking about, gays holding hands, white and Asian folks walking down Ocean ave without a care.

After leaving dtjc and discovering other parts of the city I realize the fear factor is a bunch of hype. One thing we have in our favor up this way much more public transportation options than other parts of the city. Yes there are shootings, muggings, assaults but its the same victims and same perps over and over again. If you are not a drug dealer you should be fine. Also we now have more police present up this way, not sure about this neighborhood but we now have foot patrols here @ Bayside Park which makes a huge difference. (Thanks Mayor!)

I would also suggest checking out if there is a block association in the neighborhood and email them and ask them questions regarding safety and what is in the plans for the neighborhood. That is what help me make my decision, the head of the block association for my neighborhood was the a police captain. The JC city site has all the block associations listed.

I am not afraid of any party of JC. I don't like some parts but not afraid of it. For the most part people are warm and friendly up here and mind their own biz. People on this board here are scared of their own shadows and never walked around the area just drove through and think their opinions are relevant.

I agree walk around during the day, come back at night. I was worried when I first started looking up this way due to all the fear mongering on this board and other boards. I remember asking this same question in 2010 and most said I would be stabbed, mugged or killed and should stay dtjc. So far none of that has happened, and I have never had a break in. Its your choice not ours.

Howpat wrote:
Thank you 1111. Hope to see you at Project Greenville.

I look like my avatar, and walk on Ocean Av to the post office,
and to buy the newspaper. (not at night, or wearing Prada)
I've lived in this area my whole life without any problems to my personal safety.

If you understand you can be mugged, or shot anywhere, even
the Short Hills Mall, you will keep your eyes open.

Yes, it does seem to be the same bunch of thugs again and again in the same areas. But, the police are doing a better job these days.

How many people have ever gone up and down the side streets of some of these neighborhoods? Some houses -especially the Victorian mansions are beautiful. You may be surprised to see the mixture of people you didn't know lived in the neighborhood.

soupydumplings wrote:

after work should be okay. after dark it's relatively safe but you'll probably feel like you're being followed at times. it really depends on what your definition of unsafe is. i've walked around that area many times at odd hours and nothing has ever happened.

shelaine wrote:
How do they feel unsafe? Would they feel safe walking to and from the lightrail after work. Walking to store etc after dark?Thanks.

brewster wrote:
Shelaine, go spend a LOT of time in the neighborhood! walk around both at rush hr to see who's walking home from work, and during the day and evenings to see who's just hanging out. Then you'll know.

Everyone here has different tolerances for just how much gentrifying they're up for. I drive through that area frequently and personally I find it much scarier than the Heights, where I have invested.

score09 wrote:

I have never lived in that area, but having lived downtown and with a car for over twelve years. I'd say a major selling point is the expansion or renaissance that is New Jersey City University, only seven blocks to the South. They are building a new west Side campus down by the Home Depot on 440. It is a University that is growing, despite declining enrollments in recent years. It is the one thing about Jersey City that could be a huge game changer for that area, especially if it is able to develop a DI Men's basketball team. Also in the area, there is a gem of an Italian Deli called "Carmine's" that is not far from there, down on Mallory, I think.

I have a good amount of friends that still live in the area and in their opinion it's a bit betters but still feel unsafe at times.

shelaine wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the neighborhood is like?

user1111 wrote:
There is no parks within walking distance, the nearest is Lincoln Park so if you have a dog or like to run like myself you are out of luck.

shelaine wrote:
I have 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a driveway and garage a total of 1600 sq ft, with less than a 2 min walk to the rail.

shelaine wrote:
That does seem high, I looked at a Victorian on Ege not too long ago and it was listed for 150k but they did nothing to it since 1967 the way I like it, LOL I love fixing things myself. I don't trust anyone else work. I passed on it when I found out it had a oil tank still in the front yard. My current home I live in now just got appraised for 283k, I purchased it for 140k.

shelaine wrote:
Thanks a lot for the quick response. I'm clueless about the area so this is a big help. I work in Newark so I'll be commuting to JSQ PATH everyday which seems easy enough. Glad to hear there are cute shops and restaurants in the area. The place i'm looking at is a completely renovated row house. They've redone everything from plumbing to roof etc and it's listed for $239K. I thought that might be a bit high for the area but worth it if the property values are on the rise.