considering buying a house here

I've had no problems at the Franklin station at 9 p.m. or later. In fact, it generally feels safe and well-lit.

Um, where do you live now? What's your comfort level? Enjoy amenities like, uh, lettuce that's actually green? That house is freakin' affordable because, a few blocks away, people are still being shot. Personally, I've lived in the area for four years (Park Place between Classon and Franklin) and I don't take the C to Franklin late at night.

I don't care how safe anyone else says it is, blahblahblah, but base your judgment on how you feel, not a bunch of random avatars on a message board.

heidikins wrote: We've owned on Dean near Franklin for 7 years and have never had a problem. Our neighbors and the block are great and we've always felt safe, and had no idea 'til coming to these boards that there was such "drama" along Franklin and some blocks.

Yeah drive/walk around at night and during the day at random times and see how you feel. You're the best judge of what's comfortable for you.

If it helps, we'll have a sushi joint opening soon

I have to take a walk around that area again when I come back. Used to live on Dean and it was seriously ghetto back in the 70's--with dilapidated buildings, broken glass and dog poop in the streets. Maybe I can get some sushi . Does the Franklin Ave shuttle still stop on Dean and Franklin?

In the next few months, I'll be moving to Bergen bet. B'klyn & NY and I've frequented the neighborhood at night, early mornings and have never felt unsafe. After discovering this board a few months back and reading a lot of the posts on shootings, violence, etc., it has not deterred me or has it made me second-guess my decision to buy in the CH. As another poster stated, your decision depends on your comfort level.

Although, in my opinion, you might be kicking yourself later for not buying, when you had the chance, a house in a landmarked historic district. I don't know if you're originally from Brooklyn, but Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene were not always the "hot" sort-after neighborhoods. They're are many homeowners in those areas who waited out the rough times and are now reaping the rewards.

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make, so you have every right to analyze the pros and cons. Good Luck with your decision.

Ditto!!!

We bought on St Johns b/w nostrand and new york ave and are very happy. Our only issue is one noisy neighbor.. have witnessed a few drug deals but zero violence.. It's block by block, spend time in the area at all times of day