Could you tell me about Philly? (Philadelphia, Chester: apartment complexes, violent crime, how much)

[TomJones123]

Originally Posted by deadbrokediva

how unlike the PacNW it is.

Who in the h377 thinks the two are anything alike?

[OleSchoolFool]

deadbrokediva-I used to live in the Portland area too. And East coast, specifically, NE and Pacific NW are very different, you are right. That's why I left Oregon though, I don't like it. Seattle is way better, but the climate sucks ass.
I will of course extensively and physically check Philly or any other city I decide to move to b4 actually doing it.

[OleSchoolFool]

So overall is the city being revitalized actually? Cuz I'm getting mixed info, some people say certain 'hoods are getting worse while Center City-better
If yes, whats causing revitalization-gentrification? (whatever u wan call it)

[RightonWalnut]

Originally Posted by OleSchoolFool

So overall is the city being revitalized actually? Cuz I'm getting mixed info, some people say certain 'hoods are getting worse while Center City-better
If yes, whats causing revitalization-gentrification? (whatever u wan call it)

A lot of the city is being revitalized and getting better. A lot of young, educated people are moving into the city. The only area of the city that is getting worse is a small section of Northeast Philadelphia including Frankford, Tacony, Oxford Circle and Lawncrest neighborhoods.

[OleSchoolFool]

Is climate any diff from NE NJ?

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by Summersm343

A lot of the city is being revitalized and getting better. A lot of young, educated people are moving into the city. The only area of the city that is getting worse is a small section of Northeast Philadelphia including Frankford, Tacony, Oxford Circle and Lawncrest neighborhoods.

That most certainly is not a small section. Those 4 areas together are most likely larger then South Philly or Center city..

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by OleSchoolFool

Is climate any diff from NE NJ?

NE NJ? Whats that?

[RightonWalnut]

Originally Posted by OleSchoolFool

Is climate any diff from NE NJ?

I assume you mean North East New Jersey? The only difference is that Philadelphia will be a few degrees warmer in the winter... other than that there is no climate difference.

Originally Posted by frankgn87

That most certainly is not a small section. Those 4 areas together are most likely larger then South Philly or Center city..

The area that has declined/is declining is maybe quarter to 1/3 the size of South Philadelphia....the only area that is ACTUALLY bad in the Northeast is Frankford.

and I said it was a small section of NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA. Not a small section overall.

[OleSchoolFool]

Originally Posted by Summersm343

I assume you mean North East New Jersey? The only difference is that Philadelphia will be a few degrees warmer in the winter... other than that there is no climate difference.



The area that has declined/is declining is maybe quarter to 1/3 the size of South Philadelphia....the only area that is ACTUALLY bad in the Northeast is Frankford.

and I said it was a small section of NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA. Not a small section overall.

Yes
so i suppose it's hotter in the summer too?

Besides city tax, what are the differences between living in the city limits vs outside?
Is there any areas within the city that are suburban, relatively quiet, where you can have a car, park without problems etc?

[RightonWalnut]

Originally Posted by OleSchoolFool

Yes
so i suppose it's hotter in the summer too?
Besides city tax, what are the differences between living in the city limits vs outside?
Is there any areas within the city that are suburban, relatively quiet, where you can have a car, park without problems etc?

No not really. Never felt hotter to me at least. For instance... today in NYC it was 95 degrees. In Philadelphia, it was 96. The weather in the summer never feels drastically different.


The difference of living in the city vs. the suburbs is in the city you have a more walkable environment, you won't need a car to get anywhere but can still have a car if you'd like, better night life options, although there are places all around the metro that have decent nightlife, etc. etc.

Basically the usual suburbs vs. city living. In the suburbs you will most likely have a bigger yard and possible a bigger house depending.

There are several suburban-esk areas within the city where you could park a car. For starters, there are two small developments in South Philadelphia right across from FDR Park at 20th Street and Pattison Ave in a neighborhood known as Packer Park. One is "the Reserve" and the other is "The Villas at Packer Park"

Areas like Spruce Hill and Clark Park in West Philadelphia will offer a more dense lifestyle, but have tree-lined streets and Victorian homes and will offer parking in the rear of the house via an alley and have a suburban-esk feel. Check out areas like 43rd Street and Baltimore Ave. Baltimore Ave and Woodland Terrace. 46th Street and Larchwood Ave

Areas on the border of West Philadelphia next to City Ave will offer a suburban-esk type of living. Neighborhoods would be Overbrook, Overbrook Park and Wynnefield. Check out areas like 70th Street and Greenhill Rd. 64th Street and Sherwood Rd. 59th Street and Overboork Ave. 51st Street and Woodbine Ave.

In Northwest Philadelphia, you have West Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill which will bother offer this type of living and are both gorgeous areas. Check out W Mt Airy Ave and Greene St.

You have the Oak Lane neighborhood in the Olney/Oak Lane section of the city which some people may consider Upper North Philadelphia. Check out for instance 69th Street and Lawnton Ave.

Lastly, most of the areas North of Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia will offer you a suburb type of living like Torresdale, Bustleton, Somerton. Also in the Northeast, certain parts of Fox Chase will offer you suburban-esk living.

Hope this helped