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My Hunter College department is moving from E23 Street to E 118 Street and I have evening classes. I don't know the area. It looks OK with new buildings but the blogs are very scary.
Is it safe to walk from 119 St to #6 train station at Lex/116 St (especially at 10pm)? Is it better to use the bus at Lex?
My husband grew up on 118th between Park and Lex. It's way way way better than it used to be, but still not a great neighborhood. You'd probably be walking to the subway with your classmates rather than alone, which should be fine.
Thanks for the post. I was just afraid to hear it. Despite the gentrification and new properties around it is still not a safe place. Let's hope for more police presence around the college...
I think you'll be just fine, The Jefferson projects are right over there but I don't really think you should be worried (use common sense). I worked in the area for a few years, try out the walk/bus before the semester starts and gauge it for yourself.
i know its up an coming I would call the police dept. and get some statistics then relying on people on here who have not been there in sometime or at all.
I went there last weekend. It feels like the typical low and middle income and diverse NYC neighborhood. Actually I wouldn't guess that I am in Harlem. New Hunter building and the area around it are very nice. Of course walking at night, might be a different issue. I'll be cautious and walk fast...
I'm in that area after shopping Costco (116th and Second or 116th and Lex)
I don't like it one bit.
Take the subway rather than waiting at night for the bus.
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