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Ooh, I wanna hear more about this! :)
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The site itself claims that the data is reasonably up-to-date, with a lag for example of 8-10 months on crime stats. Not perfect - but a useful guide. You can click on links under the various tabs to see how they compile the stats. Quote:
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Many people view mass transit as "trains" instead of incorporating buses. Its not fair, but I think it has to do more with the reliability and speed of bus transport. There is also a thread here where a Heights resident is bemoaning the slowness of the buses and the lack of transportation options available While I'm aware of the jitneys, I can honestly state that I have no idea where to even go for the information on when they run, what routes they take, how much they cost, etc. If you have that, it would be great. You also compared your home, a location that I don't know, as an example which neither proves nor disproves anything. You live closer to the PATH and the Light Rail than the home in question. In order to make it an accurate comparison, your home would have to cost the same or less and it would have to fulfill the minimum bedroom requirement (I assume two based on the mention of a small child). I do believe it likely that your home is worth more money, for a variety of reasons. As such the comparison isn't really apples to apples. In looking at the Heights on Zillow, I see some foreclosures listed for at or less than the price mentioned that I found (again, only looking at 2BR). However, those aren't exactly accurate rates given that foreclosures require bank approval which could lead to a whole host of issues, such as the bank not accepting the price. I'm sure there are condos that are available in your area for a similar price, but is it the same size for that price? If they exist, awesome! It might be a better buy.
Posted on: 2015/3/19 17:29
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Hi there,
I have lived in McGinley Square for nearly 16 years and have my arms full with three kids. There are two good charter schools in the area (LCCS and TECCS) as well as some decent private school options (Primary Prep, St. Dominics). Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable influx of families who have either lived downtown and were priced out, or are looking for more space while still being fairly close to the Path train. I have never had a problem living here and have neighbors that are more like family to me. Many of my neighbors are artists, writers, teachers, and designers. The area could use a decent coffee shop, but we have Honey Bakery, Ed's Salvage Co, the Farmers Market in the Park, and I just noticed that there's going to be a nice looking restaurant/bar opening up on Bergen between Fairview and Duncan. The Fine Foods on West Side is moments from opening as well. Lincoln Park is one of the best parks in the city, and I see lots of people utilizing the new bike/run lanes that were recently put in place. Also, Boyd McGuiness Park is getting a new facelift and should be ready sometime this year, fingers crossed! I work in the city everyday, and it is a 15-20 min walk from my street, and by bike it is 5 min. If the weather is bad, you can take the 99s or the 10. Good Luck
Posted on: 2015/3/19 17:11
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You made a blanket statement about the Heights, so I gave a specific real world example that debunked it. Nothing odd about it. There are numerous 2BR condos in my neighborhood in that range. I'm not the Heights cheerleader and have no interest in pumping it up (been here 10 years, love it, have no plans on leaving for at least another 10). I'm just mystified by the constant refrain that the Heights has no transportation. It's simply not true.
Posted on: 2015/3/19 17:05
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I know (tangentially) a couple that lives on Bentley and have visited their home on a couple of occasions. It is a great street, and fairly quiet during the day, but I definitely feel it is TOO isolated, with limited options within walking distance, unless Chinese Take-Out, Domino's Pizza and Cluck-U Wings are your thing. The walks to JSQ and the West Side HBLR station are VERY long. I wouldn't wish those on anyone, especially with kids and/or adverse weather. The one saving grace of the area: Lincoln Park. Living close to a large park is INCREDIBLY enriching. Having it there year round, to run, walk, bike, exercise, picnic, hang out, whatever, is such a plus to people who actually do it. I lived across from LSP for 8 years and loved using the park almost daily (for runs) and a few times monthly to walk, grill, or hang out, during the Spring/Summer/Fall months. In any case, I am not too familiar with Harrison Avenue itself (other than driving on it on a few occasions) but I can attest for Bentley being a nice street, with some drawbacks (isolation, far to transportation, neighborhood lacking on amenities.)
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I wonder how regularly these maps are maintained and what their criteria are for coming up with the calculations. Quote:
I like the Heights. I have nothing against it at all. I also have no idea where in the Heights your home exists, which makes your comparisons rather odd. Your home in the Heights might be a faster walk to JSQ, but is every home in the Heights? No. Lastly, this condo building is selling units for about $230k, did you pay that for your home? My guess would be no. The closer you are to mass transit, the higher your costs are. Quote:
Why are you so defensive? I said nothing negative about the Heights. I said ?I don't see the Heights as a step up, particularly given its lack of public transportation within a reasonable range for the same cost.? I didn?t say that the Heights doesn?t have public transit. I was talking about same cost. Context is really important. If you are going to try to call me out in a dickish manner for something, it might be nice if you could actually do it on what is actually written. The Heights certainly is considered very safe. I have friends that have been living there for decades. I looked into the Heights as an option to buy. The cost was more there than where I live. There are lots of reasons for that. However, I found that my home would be a better investment and that has borne out to be true. I think the inquiring person could certainly review the Heights. However, there is a reason that they asked about this location. Most likely, it is surrounded by price and access to one of the best parks in the city. I don?t know when you lived on Bentley. If it was in the last year or two, then ?edgy? seems to be about right. If you think that is a generous description and are more afraid in that area, then your sensitivities are different than mine. I?ve walked the area regularly and just don?t really see anything that gives me pause.
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+1 Plus along Central Avenue you'll find a great selection of local stores and restaurants. For raising a family, there really aren't many better places in JC - and bang for the buck - it's easily the best.
Posted on: 2015/3/19 16:20
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Well done Alee 2.
Pepples once again chiming in on something she knows nothing aobut: the Heights. Lack of public transportation? What? Unbelievable. And dtjcview view of the area being "edgy" is considerate. Good luck at night. I know. I lived on Bentley for 4 years. Calisunshine: you should look at the Heights. The most underrated, underappreciated and safest part of the city. You will get more bang for your buck than anyplace else in the city.
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Posted on: 2015/3/19 15:42
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Actual facts per Google maps: 260 Harrison to JSQ -- 32 minute walk. My house in Heights to JSQ -- 20 minute walk. 260 Harrison to West Side Light Rail -- 13 minute walk. My house in Heights to 2nd Street Light rail -- 10 minute walk (uphill on the way home). The Heights also has multiple buses and jitneys to JSQ, downtown, and NYC. It's fine if you don't like the Heights (REALLY FINE, actually) but stop making stuff up.
Posted on: 2015/3/19 14:17
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+1 The best part about this part of town, you rarely see homeless people. If you scare easily JC is not for you. I personally hate condo's but that's another thread. Good Luck!
Posted on: 2015/3/19 12:59
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The area is mostly just fine. I've never had a problem walking up this street in that area at all.
If you need the PATH, the walk is about 15/20 minutes. I think DTJC gave a solid opinion, but considering that I don't live far from this area and walk past it regularly in the warmer weather, I think some points are little over the top. The Walgreens murder was awful, but it was a one-off that didn't involve civilians. Should nobody go downtown because there was a kid that got shot trying to break up a fight with some girl? That murder was far more dangerous to the Regular Joe than a guy that goes out with intent to murder policemen and commit suicide in the process. Having Lincoln Park a block away would be a massive bonus for someone with small kids. The play areas are very close. There is also a very nice Farmers Market run in the park during the warmer months. There is definitely a question of schools. I'd look at what you'd pay in taxes in those other locations and determine if private/charter/etc would be the cost differential. The sad fact is that the public schools in JC, regardless of area, just aren't the greatest. I don't see the Heights as a step up, particularly given its lack of public transportation within a reasonable range for the same cost. Areas like this are changing rather quickly with a lot of people viewing the areas downtown as being unaffordable. The closer you are to Journal Square the shorter your commute (if that's your mode of transportation) will be. Your cost will also go up for the same square footage. If you drive, it's not too hard to get out of the area. You could shoot over on Communipaw and you'll be at the Turnpike or 1&9 rather quickly. There has been some choking at the intersection of 440, but not too bad. Quote:
I feel that it is necessary to smash my face against a brick wall until my brain dissolves to a level in which this post would be worth anything.
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Thank you! Very useful info
Posted on: 2015/3/19 12:29
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An area that this needs parking. I believe people would be willing to buy and not worry about the crime if off-street parking or a garage was available.
Posted on: 2015/3/19 3:12
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The info on Trulia is reasonable. I'd say the area is pretty "edgy". Crime on that street is low, but is high a block over on Communipaw - JCPD Officer Santiago was recently murdered at the nearby Walgreens. Poor schools, good bus service. Light rail is within walking distance - but I'd avoid it nights. Not a great selection of local stores/restaurants. Lincoln Park is a big draw - but there are plenty of good parks in JC for smaller kids.
In that price range, my first choice would be the Heights, or somewhere closer to Journal Sq. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... _later_ill_be_famous.html
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Hello all,
Does anyone have any feedback on Parc Harrison condo building at 260 Harrison Ave (betw West Side Ave and JFK) please? Any information on the building as well as the area would be much appreciated. What are your thoughts on the commute? And schools? Is this a place worth considering with small children? Thank you very much.
Posted on: 2015/3/19 1:11
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