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06-26-2008, 08:20 PM
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Auburn Station Apts / Safe area in Allentown?
Greetings. My family will be relocating to Pennsylvania from the Midwest in July. My husband and I have never been East, and unfortunately will not be able to make a trip out to secure housing in person. We're attempting to do all our research via the web and will have to sign a lease for a place site unseen...which is a little scary.
Has anyone heard of the loft apartments in Allentown called Auburn Station?
It's located at 375 Auburn Street at Basin Street. We're completely unfamiliar with Allentown...is this a relatively safe area?
Any opinions or advice will be much appreciated.
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06-30-2008, 11:23 AM
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Max,
I was hoping that someone that lives in Allentown would answer, but they didn't so I'll give it a shot. I only know that area from driving through Allentown. On the plus side, it's within walking distance of Amigo Mio Cafe. A better choice would be to the WEST of the city. West of maybe Ott Street. Good luck with your move.
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07-02-2008, 05:48 PM
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Thanks!
Thanks for the input toobusy. Ah...good Mexican food is always a plus!
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07-06-2008, 06:42 AM
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Not knowing anything about your family, I'd recommend staying west of 15th St. The west side of town is the most attractive and has the big grocery stores, etc. I live right downtown, but my job is there, too. You might also consider Bethlehem; it's a lovely place, and has relatively few dicery areas. Good Luck!
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07-07-2008, 03:20 PM
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are you nuts ? i live in bethlehem for 3 1/2 years , i can't wait to move out west.sorry to be honest but allentown has stabbings and drive -by shootings , lots of gangs. my house got robbed 3 weeks ago.bethlehem is much safer.i'm sorry but this area is getting ruff.
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07-07-2008, 03:38 PM
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Welcome Max!
Bethlehem is a much nicer location and is quick and easy to most points in Allentown. The area you are looking at is not the greatest, I would try to find a few more options and post them for input. Good luck!
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07-07-2008, 06:19 PM
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I would choose Bethlehem over Allentown if I wanted to live in one of those two cities, but really, West Allentown, is in Parkland School District and has nice homes and Parkland is a better school district then Bethlehem.
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