Black mother trying to find a good Columbus neighborhood (frank post). (Cleveland: apartments, rental)

[umm2boyz]

I wasn't aware of this open enrollment policy the schools have it's something I'll be sure to look into. I would request to break my lease and move but it's not the lease I signed with the home owners thats my problem it's my job it's very costly for them to move employees and set them up with our work at home office...computer, business internet and hardphone so when I accepted the 90% work at home position I signed a 2 year contract with my job. The good part is that I don't have to travel in the office and working at home has been great for me I have only been to New Albany for inter office work once since we moved here...so we are just patiently a waiting August 2010. I had an alarm system installed which makes me feel a little better....and the Easton shopping area LOVE IT...i just make sure i'm home before dark!

[mrb69]

Originally Posted by umm2boyz

well let me just tell you my story... I to am a black mother living in Columbus I moved here in August. I moved here because it was a position at my job which requiredrelocation to the " Columbus Ohio area" it was more money and I work from home 90% of time i only go into the office which is in New Albany to train other or trainings myself. I don't know anyoner here only a few people in Cleveland Ohio. My job paid for my relocation etc.. I had until September 1st to find a home, apt, etc.. I had such a hard time finding one during my short visits here over the summer. Time was running short so I found one in the dispatch called him up met with the owners....very nice house it was early Sunday morning so not alot of people was outside neighborhood didn't look so bad owners told me "it's pretty quiet"...i took the place my relocation assistance was about to end...well I live on the EASTSIDE...found that out later... to shorten the story...its a whole mess around here...scared and afraid and stuck here for 2 years...gangs everything gun shots at night my son was robbed on day 3 going to the store to get milk....my children dont go out to ride their bikes...i'm really sad because of where we live i have enrolled my sons in basketball, chess, karate in the suburban area so won't be prisoners...now that it's darker earlier we have to go out for earlier dinners on fridays night...i don't wear my diamonds anymore or carry my expensive bags because i don't want anyone to rob me....the schools are a mess...both my sons where put in "advanced classes" so called but it's the same work they were gettig in basic classes in Pennsylvania...I like Columbus and in 2 years when I am able to move I will stay in Columbus....but i have strong advise..DO YOUR RESEARCH...please...i wish i knew about this site in August....p.s buckeyes haven't won us over yet we still love penn state!

Wow I can't image that people are still moving to these places in Columbus since they cost so much to even rent. I've seen houses on cleveland ave and 2nd ave being rented for $700 dollars a month, mostly by rich whites who don't even live close.

You are bound to witness a muder, shooting, brake-in or even a drive-by if you live in that area, too bad you didn't move closer to broad. In the 1980's Fairwood ave and livingston ave used to be one of the hottest spots for crack in Ohio, due to the FNL bloods. And since that time theres crackheads everywhere and on every street that touchs Livingston, Main and Mt.vernon theres a gang of some sort. Good your children don't go to any of the schools around there because thats the age kids start to talk about gangs and drugs over there. I know a little about your area like theres alot of black culture in E. Columbus since it used to be a refuge for slaves back in the 1800's, you can still see alot of the houses along Livingston ave that used to help feed, clothed and protect slaves....Just to bad the area is so bad.

[mrb69]

Originally Posted by dustin183

2 good options:

1. Eastgate (just west of Bexley)

2. Berwick (south of Bexley)

Both are safe. Have many upper class blacks. For example, the former Columbus school board president, the police chief's son, and mayor's mother-in-law all reside in Eastgate. The mayor himself resides in Berwick.

Back in the 70's when whites moved out of these areas, it was the black doctors, lawyers, and accountants that bought up the homes. Now though, some whites and gays are moving in because these places offer great value.

Aren't parts of eastgate pretty poor?

[Buckeye 89]

I'm not sure why street creed always says the schools are open enrollment. Like you can go choose any school you want, You have to put your name into a lottery and be blindly selected out of hundreds of other kids. If your not chosen you have to go to the areas assigned school.

[dustin183]

Originally Posted by mrb69

Aren't parts of eastgate pretty poor?

Eastgate is quite a small neighborhood (i.e. too small to have "parts"). Do you mean Old Town East?

I'm sure there are some houses in Eastgate that are not well kept. Those are usually the one's where an older person has died and the children take over the house and don't maintain it.

Not all the houses there are great. Most are modest, but overall it's much nicer and safer than other parts of OTE (say along Mt. Vernon for ex).

d

[mrb69]

Originally Posted by dustin183

Eastgate is quite a small neighborhood (i.e. too small to have "parts"). Do you mean Old Town East?

I'm sure there are some houses in Eastgate that are not well kept. Those are usually the one's where an older person has died and the children take over the house and don't maintain it.

Not all the houses there are great. Most are modest, but overall it's much nicer and safer than other parts of OTE (say along Mt. Vernon for ex).

d

Does 5th ave touch it?

[dustin183]

Originally Posted by mrb69

Does 5th ave touch it?

no. it's basically bordered by Clifton on the south, Nelson on the east, 670 overpass on the north, and the railroad tracks on the west.

[xnyer]

Originally Posted by Sara1924

Hello, I'm a mother of 3 and I am looking to relocate to columbus. I visited last weekend but I still know little about the city. I'm being honest about my preferences here so if you are offended please don't reply. I would like to be in a predominately Black neighborhood (at least 60-80%) that is relatively safe and clean. At the same time I would like to be away from te downtown/inner city areas. Is this possible in Columbus? My children are young so I am also searching for good preschools/kindergarden programs that are racially diverse as well. Some of the apartment complexes in the Refugee/Gender (near Eastland Mall) areas looked pretty nice. Does anyone know the name of this part of town and whether it is high crime or not? Any sincere input is appreciated. Thanks

Are there any white people out there that do not take umbrage at such a blatantly racist and anti-white post as this? If a white person openly stated an outrageous preference to live in a neighborhood that was 60-80% white, they would be prosecuted for committing a hate crime. Lady, I can't believe that you would have this kind of audacity and no one challenge you on it. What kind of idea are you communicating to your children, that white people aren't fit to live with?

[HuskerDu]

Originally Posted by xnyer

Are there any white people out there that do not take umbrage at such a blatantly racist and anti-white post as this? If a white person openly stated an outrageous preference to live in a neighborhood that was 60-80% white, they would be prosecuted for committing a hate crime. Lady, I can't believe that you would have this kind of audacity and no one challenge you on it. What kind of idea are you communicating to your children, that white people aren't fit to live with?

This entire thread is ridiculous and probably should be deleted. Black or white, just go to college and stop having so many brats and you will not end up in the slums making a living cleaning toilets. End of story.

[Ron.]

I do understand what the OP is saying and for trhe record many whites prefer to live in 60 to 80% white areas.

Also, who cares if she wants to live around mostly blacks. That holds true for most people about their own race, including you.

Originally Posted by xnyer

Are there any white people out there that do not take umbrage at such a blatantly racist and anti-white post as this? If a white person openly stated an outrageous preference to live in a neighborhood that was 60-80% white, they would be prosecuted for committing a hate crime. Lady, I can't believe that you would have this kind of audacity and no one challenge you on it. What kind of idea are you communicating to your children, that white people aren't fit to live with?