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I wanted to know the safety of working in Washington Heights.
I'm moving to NYC this summer following graduation and have a potential work opportunity in Washington Heights near 177th and St. Nicholas.
A little bit of background on me, I am white, early 20s, and grew up in a suburban area. I went to college in a city, and last summer lived in Brooklyn (Prospect Heights) while completing an internship in Brownsville. Although I did love living in Brooklyn and exploring NYC, I did feel uncomfortable walking through Brownsville.
I wanted to know how this area compares to Brownsville. Thanks
Thank you for responding. Do you know if the A at 175 would be a better walk to 177 and St. Nicholas. Or the 1 at 181. According to google they're similar in distance, just didn't know if one would be a safer walk. Thanks
Seriously? Keep living in Idaho if you are that scared.
Use common sense hide your phone and don’t wear headphones.
I didn't say that I was scared, I'm trying to get more information on an area I know very little about. I don't understand why it makes sense for you to spend your time answering if you weren't going to be helpful. Thanks for commenting though
I didn't say that I was scared, I'm trying to get more information on an area I know very little about. I don't understand why it makes sense for you to spend your time answering if you weren't going to be helpful. Thanks for commenting though
He is being helpful. You just don't like what he had to say. It's still advice (and good advice at that). Why can't you just go to Google maps, enter the address of your job and do a walk through to see what the area looks like yourself? Seriously if you have an ounce of street smarts your instincts will kick in and say hmm I don't feel as if I'd feel comfortable walking through here. That's a sign that you need to be more aware of your surroundings... Ding ding ding ding ding!!
In your case you've lived here before and worked in the ghetto, so that "uncomfortable feeling" you had walking in Brownsville is what you feel like when you're in an area that isn't so safe. I get so tired of these "sheltered" kids from the suburbs asking is this area safe?? Christ... I grew up in a suburban area too... Doesn't excuse using common sense!
You can also use Google maps to see which train station is closest. Parts of Washington Heights are hilly so it will be important to pick the correct train line (your option is the 1 or the A) not just because of that but to make your commute as easy as possible. What area will you be living in?
I wanted to know the safety of working in Washington Heights.
I'm moving to NYC this summer following graduation and have a potential work opportunity in Washington Heights near 177th and St. Nicholas.
A little bit of background on me, I am white, early 20s, and grew up in a suburban area. I went to college in a city, and last summer lived in Brooklyn (Prospect Heights) while completing an internship in Brownsville. Although I did love living in Brooklyn and exploring NYC, I did feel uncomfortable walking through Brownsville.
I wanted to know how this area compares to Brownsville. Thanks
I treat anywhere in the city the same no matter where I am at
Enough of this
Just because I'm walking down Fifth Avenue means I can wear jewelry and be careless with my electronic devices in public now? It's ridiculous. Anything can happen any place at any time.
And quite frankly, we're just as guilty for perpetuating this crap with these transplants, myself included.
OP, it's an urban environment. I'm not saying that you're not right to feel scared or apprehensive about going to certain areas, but it would not be in your best interest to let your guard down because you think the neighborhood is safer, criminals have legs and they can walk or drive anywhere they want.
I'm one of those types who if I were to live in an area where everybody leaves their front door unlocked, I would still lock mine.
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it's a perfectly reasonable question, no need to get salty about people asking these things. But really, if you worked in brownsville before, there isn't anyhting you need to worry about walking 3 blocks from the subway to your office in the Heights. Just pick whatever is less uphill walking
Also I wear headphones 100% of the time when I'm outside and I"ve never had problems (well, not yet), because I also look like I'm paying attention to what's going on around me... that's all you really need. Don't look insecure
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