http://brooklynian.com/forum/tags/safety en-US Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://brooklynian.com/forum/search.php http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/crown-heights-suitable-for-international-student#post-768276 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:52 +0000 newguy88 768276@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I live off of Nostrand and Park. Never had a problem and I really like the neighborhood. $1,700 seems pretty pricey to me. But then again its a fully furnished short term lease. You can easily take the 3 to Clark Street and walk over to DUMBO from there. The ads says there is monthly fee. Make sure you try to negotiate that down if you can. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/crown-heights-suitable-for-international-student#post-768263 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:36:31 +0000 Sytse 768263@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Hi there! </p> <p>This summer I will be doing a summer course in New York at the Miami Ad School (located in Dumbo near the Brooklyn bridge). I'm looking for a place to stay during those 3 months, but as an international student (I live in The Netherlands) it's quite hard to exactly understand where it's safe to life and where it's not. Hopefully you guys can help me out.</p> <p>Currently I'm looking at 2 appartments (via <a href="http://www.nyurbanliving.com">nyurbanliving.com</a> ):</p> <p><a href="http://www.nyurbanliving.com/en/,long-term-rentals/descriptionmap/ULI6991-saint-marks-place-house-brooklyn-crown-heights/">Kingston ave / St Marks ave</a><br /> What's this block like? </p> <p><a href="http://www.nyurbanliving.com/en/,long-term-rentals/descriptionmap/ULI11684-sterling-place-townhouse-brooklyn-crown-heights/">Nostrand ave / Eastern Parkway</a><br /> What's this block like?</p> <p>Would you guys consider these apartments a good deal and in a good (enough) neighbourhood for a student? Is it easy to find transportation from here to Dumbo?</p> <p>Thanks a bunch! </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767973 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:34:15 +0000 BobMarvin 767973@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>That's true and personally, I don't know that calling Linden, or Lenox, or the Flatbush--Ocean block of Woodruff "PLG" is all <em>that </em>awful (although plenty of PLG residents would disagree) but IMO Church Avenue is a real stretch. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767972 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:27:42 +0000 eastbloc 767972@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>It's a few blocks away. It's certainly not like calling Utica "Prospect Heights," which is not unusual. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767949 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:14:18 +0000 BobMarvin 767949@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Well, all of PLG is actually in Flatbush, but Church Avenue is the very heart of the historic town; PLG is at the northern edge </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767945 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:11:51 +0000 thecameralady 767945@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>Jack Krohn <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767920">said</a>:</cite><br /> The border patrol is out in force. </p></blockquote> <p>For good reason. Church Avenue is not within the PLG catchment. No way. That is Flatbush. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767942 Thu, 09 May 2013 09:17:44 +0000 BobMarvin 767942@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>"Bob, I had hopes that you could post a statement (here or on brownstoner) without mentioning yet again that you've lived in PLG since the 1970s. Alas, it was not to be".</p> <p>Nonsense Jack. Scroll down the list of recent posts [both here and on Brownstoner]; I only mention my length of residence when I post on topics like this, where IMO it's relevant. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767929 Wed, 08 May 2013 21:31:43 +0000 xlizellx 767929@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <blockquote><p><cite>BobMarvin <a href="http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767916">said</a>:</cite><br /> I've lived in PLG since 1974 with no safety problems. That being said, Church Avenue is <strong>not </strong>, by any stretch of the imagination in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, not that that part of Flatbush is unsafe either. However, I would question the ethics and/or honesty of any RE person who tries to sell Church Avenue as being in PLG. </p></blockquote> <p>Good point. I also live in Flatbush, albeit a bit further south. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767920 Wed, 08 May 2013 18:55:50 +0000 Jack Krohn 767920@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>The border patrol is out in force.</p> <p>Bob, I had hopes that you could post a statement (here or on brownstoner) without mentioning yet again that you've lived in PLG since the 1970s. Alas, it was not to be. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767916 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:07:21 +0000 BobMarvin 767916@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>I've lived in PLG since 1974 with no safety problems. That being said, Church Avenue is <strong>not </strong>, by any stretch of the imagination in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, not that that part of Flatbush is unsafe either. However, I would question the ethics and/or honesty of any RE person who tries to sell Church Avenue as being in PLG. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767899 Wed, 08 May 2013 09:41:02 +0000 prodigalson 767899@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>your race shouldn't determine your safety in the area. </blockquote></p> <p><blockquote>catcalled and followed by men on occasion </blockquote></p> <p>My late mom was very fair skinned and worked in ENY. After work, certain men would follow her until she reached the bus to get to her apartment in Starrett City.<br /> She was understandably nervous about being followed around and grew even more fearful when they would smile at her when she boarded the bus. After all, these guys turned out to be members of the Jolly Stompers. </p> <p>Eventually she realized what the following and the smile all meant: they knew she was a community activist who just wanted a clean and decent neighborhood for everyone and that their smile was a reassurance that no one would come near or menace her in any way so long as they were around. </p> <p>Such is life in Brooklyn! &lt;img src=&quot;http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767892 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:46:32 +0000 ehgee 767892@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>A friend had trouble with being catcalled and followed by men on occasion when living near the Parkside stop. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767887 Tue, 07 May 2013 23:42:40 +0000 xlizellx 767887@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Nice area. Good subway and bus service, lots of stores and gyms. Not sure what you're comparing it to in terms of safety. But your race shouldn't determine your safety in the area. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/safe-in-bedstuy#post-767886 Tue, 07 May 2013 23:31:38 +0000 brb321 767886@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>It's worth noting that there are usually cops posted outside the A/C stops late at night in the neighborhood, but on the other hand you're still looking at walking 6 or so blocks north on a pretty quiet street. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/safe-in-bedstuy#post-767885 Tue, 07 May 2013 23:23:56 +0000 brb321 767885@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>That area is Ok-ish--it's not like guaranteed muggings and if you leave dealers alone they just ignore you. I'd say if you've lived in a major city before (New York or no) you'll be fine. If you've only lived in the suburbs and/or a college town, I'd think twice. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/prospect-lefferts-gardens-safety#post-767878 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:20:26 +0000 gbourg 767878@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Hi, everyone. I am moving to New York on June 1st, 2013. I have an apartment with a roommate lined up in Greenwood Heights, but she wants to explore other areas. She is looking at an apartment about $200 cheaper in Prospect Lefferts Gardens off of Church Avenue. We will be 2 blocks from a subway stop. Is this area safe for 2 single Caucasian women in their 20s? The only reason I ask is because I see many mixed reviews all over the Internet about crime and violence. Any help/ advice would be great! </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/safe-in-bedstuy#post-767728 Sat, 04 May 2013 12:17:52 +0000 psbklyn 767728@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Just use common sense, lindsl. Women need to be careful late at night anywhere (whether Park Slope or Bushwick), and especially in areas where people who deal or buy drugs might be swinging through (I do not know that that's the case where you plan to live, but a couple of readers suggest that may be the case). </p> <p>Try to avoid walking alone after 11pm. If you have to, be alert, walk with confidence and make sure you've got your phone handy (but not visible); pepper spray is probably not a bad idea. Don't come home drunk and teetering in heels. Which is to say, don't look like easy prey. To me, this is obvious but I know there are a lot of young women out there who think they should be able to do that and not be victimized. However, in the world we currently live in, wishing it doesn't make it so. Just be sensible and careful. Err on the side of caution. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/safe-in-bedstuy#post-767719 Sat, 04 May 2013 09:24:38 +0000 prodigalson 767719@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>Best to go in groups and carry your cell phones as they readily connect to 911, just in case ... </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/safe-in-bedstuy#post-767691 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:29 +0000 whynot_31 767691@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>It is less safe than some parts of Brooklyn, but those parts are often more expensive.</p> <p>There is often a trade off between crime and cost. At age 20, the nicer options may be out of reach for these women. </p> http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/safe-in-bedstuy#post-767690 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:55:53 +0000 prodigalson 767690@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <p>The area is no worse than any other part of Brooklyn. My nephew is a cop there and he says it's likely safer now than in the past.</p> <p>So go ahead, enjoy your residence there, and live in Peace! &lt;img src=&quot;http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p>