Tompkins bet. Hancock and Jefferson

meowmacka

Thinking of moving to this block. Would appreciate any input. Thanks!

todd whitney

Seems to be a busy block. Is that what you are looking for? I find that any block with buses running on it, seem to have a lot of traffic in general.

Does this even help?

arrbecca

On Tompkins - yeah kind of busy, but...you're right near the sweet coffee shop (Common Grounds) with the back patio. And The Victorian (dusty but awesome vintage furniture) - where the owner is super great. Sidestreets are way nicer though.

meowmacka

thanks for the info. hate to ask this question (because i see lots of postings on the same topic, and i know it gets annoying) but i was wondering if you have any thoughts on safety on the block, esp. coming home from the subway late night. thanks!

jay-why

Thompkins and Hancock. Hey, that's the block I got jumped a couple years ago. So there's that.

But I like that area. The guy that runs the furniture/architectural salvage shop there is super cool. I think Brooks Valley closed, too bad, I liked their food and they were good people.

It's a bit of a hike to the subway from there, so you might want to walk around at night and see what you think.

meowmacka

Jumped?! I am sorry to hear that.
Good suggestion. I'm going to take a walk around at night and see how I feel.
Thanks for all the input so far.

tennisfan

In which neighborhood do you currently live if you don't mind me asking?

meowmacka

I'm in Prospect Heights now. Lived in Crown Heights for 2+ years before that.

tennisfan

I like Prospect Heights a lot, especially the South West part.
Before moving to BedStuy I was also considering Crown Heights. I eventually picked BedStuy because of its proximity to the city (I have a car and work in Manhattan) and Williamsburg (I have some relatives living there). Also I had the impression that BedStuy was safer.

meowmacka

Yes, PH is really nice. I wouldn't move if I didn't have to.
Interesting - also get the feeling that Bed-Stuy is safer and friendlier than CH. So you have felt safe in Bed-Stuy?

tennisfan

I have so far. But I am a guy, which may make a difference.
I think that if you are nice with people in general, it should be ok.
You should pick a place close to a busy street and public transportation if you don't drive.

meowmacka

Good advice, thank you.

tennisfan

One last comment:
I'd suggest that you take the subway to the G stop, Bedford-Nostrand, after work around 5:30pm-6:30pm. Then walk down Nostrand Avenue to Fulton Avenue. Pay especially attention to the block you are interested in. On Fulton Avenue, you can then take the A/C back to Downtown Brooklyn.

meowmacka

Thanks so much. I really appreciate your input.
I did walk around the area the other evening, and felt fine, though I did have a few comments from guys passing by. Nothing threatening, but mildly annoying.