Interracial couple seeks safe south Philly neighborhood (Philadelphia, Reading: hotel, buying)

[Larry Bowa]

Originally Posted by starspangledleaf

Perfect! Those are my concerns. I'd rather live in an area a bit rough around the edges where everyone is treated equally regardless, even if it isn't so pleasant, than to be specifically targeted. I can handle looks, stares, and grumbling and mumbling, as long as it doesn't get physical (to me or my property, because that can get expensive).

We took a walk around the Whitman neighborhood today (on the east side of 4th) and thought it was all right. It's a lot further from the subway than I'd like but an easy enough bike to CC and close to the big box stores.

We're having a bit of hard time finding something. It seems by the time we see the house, evaluate the neighborhood and get ready to make an offer it goes under contract. It's happened about 4 times. It seems the Philly real estate market is heating up.

How about Fairmount or Northern Liberties?

[starspangledleaf]

Originally Posted by Larry Bowa

How about Fairmount or Northern Liberties?

It's too pricey. Looking to stay in low 200's for at least 1,000 sq ft, central air, and no condo fees.

[Larry Bowa]

Originally Posted by starspangledleaf

It's too pricey. Looking to stay in low 200's for at least 1,000 sq ft, central air, and no condo fees.

Is Old City out of the question?

[jazzy jeff]

Originally Posted by Larry Bowa

Re: White neighborhoods - I'd say "generally accepting" means they won't throw a brick through your window, slash your tires or attempt to physically assault you. Most white men still don't like seeing a white girl with a black guy.
Being a white man, I wouldn't dare try to move into a black or Hispanic neighborhood with "one of their women." (esp if she was hot) I believe it would be safer for a black guy moving into a white neighborhood with a white girl ...

Come on Larry they are looking in South Phila of 2013, not the once all white Kensington, Port Richmond type neighborhoods. The area's being mentioned in this thread are diversified. Heck some are calling East Passyunk the gayborhood south, and Northern Libs the gayborhood north. Can't get anymore diverse then that.

[starspangledleaf]

Originally Posted by Larry Bowa

Is Old City out of the question?

No, never out of the question! Except for our low budget with no condo fees might be an issue.

[phillybound]

Originally Posted by jazzy jeff

My wife is Chinese and she has been in there, it is mostly a mummers crowd. There are Chinese takeouts all over the area.

I believe there is a bar on 2 street owned by Chinese people

[rocco81]

You guys might fit in around North Philly.

[FindingZen]

Originally Posted by rocco81

You guys might fit in around North Philly.

Where specifically in North Philly would you suggest?

[strawberryanise]

Originally Posted by tintin19119

What some people don't get.There are areas in Philly, that are forced to deal with others. No,you will not get a brick toss in your window,but they damn sure don't want you there and they will let it be known without breaking the law.

This.

I had someone yell something harassing at me from their car when I was walking around in my bf's neighborhood one evening. He lives in Bustleton.

Later he said he thought he recognized those people as they live a couple of blocks away; he said the whole family is racist.

I'm interested in the suggestions made in this thread too in case I have to move to the area.

[Larry Bowa]

Originally Posted by strawberryanise

This.

I had someone yell something harassing at me from their car when I was walking around in my bf's neighborhood one evening. He lives in Bustleton.

Later he said he thought he recognized those people as they live a couple of blocks away; he said the whole family is racist.

I'm interested in the suggestions made in this thread too in case I have to move to the area.

Bustleton is very mixed, I wouldn't worry about it. What is your ethnicity?