Forum Archive: Posts by: bloomtransp

hello, I’m actually from queens, last stop on the F as a matter of fact. I grew up in a neighborhood between jamaica estates and jamaica so Ive seen both sides.
So I found an apartment off of Nostrand a block up on Dekalb. Is this a safe area to be in? I’m not worried about myself as much as my girlfriend visiting. We’re both mixed; I’m half chinese/russian, and she’s spain/dominican so we typically arent regarded as the “outsider” and honestly that may not even be an issue, though I have heard otherwise. and plus she lives next to the williamsburg bridge near delancey. Not a great neighborhood.

I feel like I haven’t gotten much of an honest opinion from anyone, that is except my father who, when I mentioned bedford/Norstrand, he replied “BED STUYY???” with anger in his voice.

So what are your opinions? I’m 21, 5′ 11′ 160 pounds tops, kind of flamboyant. Definitely gotten in a few fights over the years, but would prefer not to. Is this neibhorhood not for me? I’m being brutally honest. I would appreciate a QUICK!! reply as I’m dropping off a deposit later today. Bad timing on my part, I know. But if you can reply to this before 5pm later today, I’ll feel a lot better. thanks everyone!