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Hi everyone! I am moving to Rochester from NYC. I'm a single woman, and I'll be working at the UofR medical campus. I need to sign a lease quickly, so here is my question:
I've read a bunch of threads about safety in Rochester, but I wanted to get your input on this particular set of neighborhoods.
I saw one apartment at East Ave. near Harvard, right near Eastman House. For some reason, the area seemed really deserted and quiet ... is that normal? It's not what I was expecting!
The other places I'm looking are: on Mount Hope not far from the Ford bridge, and near the intersection of Gregory and South Ave. So far, the latter seems like the safest location to me. The northern part of Mount Hope close to the inner loop seems kind of abandoned, although I know they're planning on building a lot of stuff there.
I definitely am not a suburbs/"community" (e.g. Rustic Village) type of person. I love city living, but I once accidentally moved in next to a crack den in D.C., and I've been a little more careful since then ...
I realize this topic has been addressed a few times, but I just wanted to get your advice on these specific areas! Thanks very much
The location near Eastman House would actually be safer than the Gregory/South intersection. The latter is within walking distance of public housing. Not sure what you mean by "East Ave near Harvard", as they run parallel.
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Originally Posted by thisisfudd
Hi everyone! I am moving to Rochester from NYC. I'm a single woman, and I'll be working at the UofR medical campus. I need to sign a lease quickly, so here is my question:
I've read a bunch of threads about safety in Rochester, but I wanted to get your input on this particular set of neighborhoods.
I saw one apartment at East Ave. near Harvard, right near Eastman House. For some reason, the area seemed really deserted and quiet ... is that normal? It's not what I was expecting!
The other places I'm looking are: on Mount Hope not far from the Ford bridge, and near the intersection of Gregory and South Ave. So far, the latter seems like the safest location to me. The northern part of Mount Hope close to the inner loop seems kind of abandoned, although I know they're planning on building a lot of stuff there.
I definitely am not a suburbs/"community" (e.g. Rustic Village) type of person. I love city living, but I once accidentally moved in next to a crack den in D.C., and I've been a little more careful since then ...
I realize this topic has been addressed a few times, but I just wanted to get your advice on these specific areas! Thanks very much
Actually, the location on East Ave is by far the safest - even though quiet at night, it is a much safer area than the other two. South Ave/Gregory St is OK - just need to exercise common sense and be cautious. I would recommend to avoid the Ford Street area. I would definitely recommend the East Ave area over the other two - it's the nicest area of the city to live in.
The location near Eastman House would actually be safer than the Gregory/South intersection. The latter is within walking distance of public housing. Not sure what you mean by "East Ave near Harvard", as they run parallel.
they tore town that housing project last year and have plans to build newer, nicer apartments.
East ave is your best bet. the entire st is upper class apartments, homes and mansions. There isn't one part of the st that is not desirable, but maybe not affordable. And that includes downtown all the way out to Pittsford.
Most of the south wedge is decent or mixed. I would agree with Garmin on the areas around the river to south Ave. I personally don't care for Clinton especially around the clinic. I had someone approach me in my car, asking for money during the winter. Ever since then I don't really care for the area. It is definitely mixed, but probably is not as bad as what I am making it out to be.
From east & oxford your are within walking distance to park ave and the east end. It's not Manhattan, but it's nice, safe, and you'll find there is a lot to do in those neighborhoods. Good luck.
Hi all, Thanks for all your help! In the interim, I found a great place near Oxford and Park, and pending routine stuff, I should be all set! I'm really excited to move to Rochester
Can anyone tell me about the traffic between Park Ave. and the med center? Is there a lot of traffic during commuting hours?
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