Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I am a 39 year old light skinned hispanic male. I live in the Fordham section of the Bronx, on Davidson Ave. I'm looking to move to an area that is not so grundgy and troubesome. I'm kinda tired of looking looking over my shoulder when I'm in the area or seeing crackheads, prostitutes and drug dealers hanging out in my hall way when I come home.
I'd like to move to a nice, affordable area. I can probably pay 1,000.00 per month. I work in Chelsea, so I need to be close by the subway.
Any advice you can offer would be much appreciated. I would perfer to stay in the Bronx, but I'm open to Queens as well.
Have you considered Sunset Park or Bay Ridge? You mentioned you work in Chelsea so you could just take the N train from Sunset Park to 23rd street, etc.
In The Bronx, for around $1k, I would recommend looking to Kingsbridge, especially above W231st and west of Broadway by a couple of blocks. The first couple of blocks to the west of Broadway can have issues, especially with people loitering outside buildings, between 230th and 231st. The downside is that the 1 train, as I am sure you know, is a local, so it would take a bit longer to get to Chelsea.
You would also be in range of Riverdale, but to facilitate a commute, you would want to look to the areas of Riverdale nearer Manhattan College that border Broadway. There can be issues with some loud Manhattan parties in some buildings, at times, but other than that, there's not a real issue in the area.
Also in Riverdale, areas that are a few minutes' walk from the subway, especially using the stair street that is W238th, from Irwin to Waldo, would open up some buildings along Waldo. Other areas of Riverdale are easier commutes via the express bus to 34th Street and then a walk or subway downtown, or taking the city bus to the 1 train at W231st.
__________________
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
I was thinking Riverdale. I grew up on Islen and went to school at JHS 141 and Kennedy HS and would love a move back. Just wasn't sure if I could afford it or not.
Have you considered Sunset Park or Bay Ridge? You mentioned you work in Chelsea so you could just take the N train from Sunset Park to 23rd street, etc.
I don't know much about Sunset Park or Bay Ridge. Theyre both in Brooklyn, correct?
/\ Both are Brooklyn neighborhoods. Sunset Park has a nice Chinatown that isn't clogged with tourists and Bay Ridge is an alright area too even though it's little bit of a commute into Manhattan.
I think Riverdale is the best choice if you want to stay in the Bronx as it's the most nice section of the Bronx and one of the prime neighborhoods in the city.
You can easily find a decent apartment for 1,000/mo (or less) around Pelham Parkway.
It's a very safe area with a lot of stores and parks and it is on the 2 line for easy access to the West Side.A totally different world from Davidson Avenue.
I was thinking Riverdale. I grew up on Islen and went to school at JHS 141 and Kennedy HS and would love a move back. Just wasn't sure if I could afford it or not.
I think that you could find something, especially if you're a little flexible as to the distance to the train and type of apartment, i.e., family building or smaller 2-3 family home.
__________________
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
