MERGED TOPIC: Moving to the Neighborhood (Franklin Ave.)

soulrebel · December 2006

Hello all, this is my first post on this site. I got a studio apartment on Franklin Avenue between St. John's Place and Lincoln Rd. I got the place pretty much because it was the only apartment I could find at the time, it was within my budget, and because of its proximity to the train. My brother came over the see the place, and he freaked my mother out by telling her I moved into a bad neighborhood. I feel somewhat comfortable with the area, but I would like to hear insight from other people. How is this area. Is it safe at night? Etc...Thanks.

armchair_warrior · December 2006

first thing folks gonna say here it is not in prospect heights. it is in crown heights.

http://brooklynian.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=4

carnivore · December 2006

armchair_warrior wrote: first thing folks gonna say here it is not in prospect heights. it is in crown heights.

http://brooklynian.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=4

True. Dude's moving to Crown Heights.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

doctorj · December 2006

Carnivore wrote: True. Dude's moving to Crown Heights.

Howabout "Crow Hill"?

rawb · December 2006

Hey Soul:

I just moved in about 6 blocks north of you on Dean a few weeks ago. The area seems fine to me... pretty quiet, but then I've never walked down Franklin that far. Usually I just walk west and then south... But my area seems nice enough =] I don't fear at all when I walk around.

armchair_warrior · December 2006

hey doctorj :P i love the dali stash hehe.

sooooooooo cute.

soulrebel · December 2006

Subject: Moving to the Neighborhood (Franklin Ave.)

Hello all, this is my first post on this site. I got a studio apartment on Franklin Avenue between St. John's Place and Lincoln Rd. I got the place pretty much because it was the only apartment I could find at the time, it was within my budget, and because of its proximity to the train. My brother came over the see the place, and he freaked my mother out by telling her I moved into a bad neighborhood. I feel somewhat comfortable with the area, but I would like to hear insight from other people. How is this area. Is it safe at night? Etc...Thanks.

neene · December 2006

yes you are in crown heights
and you are in crow hill
and it is true that franklin can be a bit rough
especially that block

that said, it's an area that's undergoing a great deal of change
i recently moved just 3 blocks north of you and i am very happy to be here

you should read the crown heights board to get a feel for where you are

capt. planet · December 2006

Subject: Re: Moving to the Neighborhood (Franklin Ave.)

soulrebel wrote: Hello all, this is my first post on this site. I got a studio apartment on Franklin Avenue between St. John's Place and Lincoln Rd. I got the place pretty much because it was the only apartment I could find at the time, it was within my budget, and because of its proximity to the train. My brother came over the see the place, and he freaked my mother out by telling her I moved into a bad neighborhood. I feel somewhat comfortable with the area, but I would like to hear insight from other people. How is this area. Is it safe at night? Etc...Thanks.

Where are you from? Have you had much experience living in the "inner city"? Doesn't sound like your brother has.

soulrebel · December 2006

I'm 21. I've lived in Downtown Brooklyn for the past 4 years while going to school here. My brother is 10 years older than me and lives in upstate New York, so I kinda understand why he reacted the way he did. He's lived in the city before, but not in Brooklyn. I'm kinda having second thoughts now, but I guess I'll be aight.

neene · December 2006

btw, let me introduce myself:
i am the "meeting queen"
so i'll put this out there
you are in a small area of crown heights called crow hill
there is a community group: Crow Hill Community Association
that meets every 3rd tuesday of the month

if you want to get a taste of another side of the 'hood,
and meet your neighbors who have been working for years
to keep franklin and bedford on a course of growth and revitalization,
check it out
bring your brother, lol

rawb · December 2006

To neene: if I'm not exactly within the borders, can I still attend? =P I'm about a block west of Franklin, so I don't really qualify for Crow Hill...

capt. planet · December 2006

Subject: Re: Moving to the Neighborhood (Franklin Ave.)

soulrebel wrote: Hello all, this is my first post on this site. I got a studio apartment on Franklin Avenue between St. John's Place and Lincoln Rd. I got the place pretty much because it was the only apartment I could find at the time, it was within my budget, and because of its proximity to the train. My brother came over the see the place, and he freaked my mother out by telling her I moved into a bad neighborhood. I feel somewhat comfortable with the area, but I would like to hear insight from other people. How is this area. Is it safe at night? Etc...Thanks.

Just to avoid any confusion, your place is between St. Johns Place and Lincoln PLACE. Lincoln Road is an entirely different n'hood. You've got to be careful here in Brooklyn. We've got tons of street names and a little mistake can have big consequences. God forbid your brother went to Lincoln Road. He might never return!

neene · December 2006

rawb wrote: To neene: if I'm not exactly within the borders, can I still attend? =P I'm about a block west of Franklin, so I don't really qualify for Crow Hill...

you are more than welcome,
i actually brought this up at the last meeting
and while the CHCA has a legally designated area (they are a 501c3/non profit) to serve that lies between bedford & franklin roughly from eastern pkway to atlantic, people attend who live between rogers to the east & classon to the west

MERGED TOPIC: Moving to the Neighborhood (Franklin Ave.)

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