How safe is the fairmount area near Broad/Spring garden of CC (Franklin: apartment, lofts)

[Sandr01]

I'm new to Philly and living in the city ave area temporarily and have to move in April. I'm a female in late 20's and work downtown, city ave has been great but i'm having a tough time finding a good apartment around here, too many negative reviews online and I thought I'd experience a downtown living perhaps.

I came across a few lofts along Broad st after the Spring Garden station, and wanted to inquire on how safe the area is. Any feedback is appreciated.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by Sandr01

I'm new to Philly and living in the city ave area temporarily and have to move in April. I'm a female in late 20's and work downtown, city ave has been great but i'm having a tough time finding a good apartment around here, too many negative reviews online and I thought I'd experience a downtown living perhaps.

I came across a few lofts along Broad st after the Spring Garden station, and wanted to inquire on how safe the area is. Any feedback is appreciated.

I'm a female. Been living in that area for nearly 20 years. It's only gotten better over time especially immediately west of Broad St.

I use the BSL Spring Garden station almost every day. It's safe. The only caveat I have is that there are a lot schools in the area including CCP. There is swarm of kids at the station between 2:30-4pm. Nothing bad happens(Septa cops patrol it), but the platforms are packed. If you can avoid the station at that time, I would advice you to do it.

[rainrock]

Rittenhouse,Logan Square,Fitler Sq,Old City, University City,Art Museum has a lot more going on.

[FBJ]

It's a good area that's very busy but as long as you use good judgment and don't travel alone at night after 12am you should be fine.

[Better Than You]

Because nothing bad happens there before midnight.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by FBJ

It's a good area that's very busy but as long as you use good judgment and don't travel alone at night after 12am you should be fine.

Will you stop with your infernal fear-mongering? lol

I live there. I'm the one who's qualified to talk intelligently about it.

[pman]

Originally Posted by kyb01

I'm a female. Been living in that area for nearly 20 years. It's only gotten better over time especially immediately west of Broad St.

I use the BSL Spring Garden station almost every day. It's safe. The only caveat I have is that there are a lot schools in the area including CCP. There is swarm of kids at the station between 2:30-4pm. Nothing bad happens(Septa cops patrol it), but the platforms are packed. If you can avoid the station at that time, I would advice you to do it.

The Ben Franklin high kids specifically

[Mimidae]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Will you stop with your infernal fear-mongering? lol

I live there. I'm the one who's qualified to talk intelligently about it.

But don't you see? 12am is when the gremlins come out. *nods*

(OP, it's very safe).

[Better Than You]

Originally Posted by Hallouise

But don't you see? 12am is when the gremlins come out. *nods*

(OP, it's very safe).

The area is in fact getting better, but I wouldn't say it's "very safe." Be aware of your surroundings, there are still plenty of junkies and criminals roaming the area.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Will you stop with your infernal fear-mongering? lol

I live there. I'm the one who's qualified to talk intelligently about it.

So what is wrong with telling a woman not to travel alone after midnight in that area?