Safety of Sunset Park, around 45th?
My boyfriend and I are considering renting an apartment in that area, and we wanted to know if it’s considered safe/liberal? We’re not the most traditional of folks, and the apartment we found is lovely. We’re both artists of one kind or another, so that’s a big deal for us, but he and I are…
My boyfriend and I are considering renting an apartment in that area, and we wanted to know if it’s considered safe/liberal?
We’re not the most traditional of folks, and the apartment we found is lovely. We’re both artists of one kind or another, so that’s a big deal for us, but he and I are both… a bit on the odd side when it comes to looks. My boyfriend especially needs to watch where he wanders at night as he’s somewhat effeminate looking, and we’re both aware of the reaction it might get him in certain places, so really, what I want to know is, is this the sort of place where punk/goth/indie kids could live, as long as they’re reliable, quiet, and make sure the rent is on time?
Who is this ‘dick’ you speak of?
to 10:26 – because it’s about personality and dick, not social gender roles.
– girl who loves not-so-manly man
I live on 41st Street between 7th and 8th. Are you talking about 45th near 2nd Avenue or nearer to 7th Avenue and such? Not that either will be a problem but it gets a little dirtier (i.e. rats, garbage) down by the water. And it’s more desolate at night with the warehouses and all. But that’s not particular to Sunset Park…
nothing agaisnt the goth/punk/indie look, they definitely have style… but why would you go out with a guy that looks like a girl? unless i read your post incorrectly… “he’s somewhat effeminate looking”. That must really be love right there. you should post a picture up of your boyfriend and then as people in that neighborhood what their reaction would be. But good luck with the apt. Update us when you move into the hood.
2pm, so it’s “punk” to not be afraid to live your life the way you want? I better let me 76 year old “punk” mother in Florida know that, since she’s the one who instilled these values in me.
Oh, BTW, I live part time in one of those hip upstate communities mentioned (Beacon). It’s still got a ways to go.
OP, Sunset Park is fine. You should try the Brooklynian forums.
We live on 46th street. You’ll be fine. I have never felt unsafe, even late at night.
And you won’t be that alone. Seems like there are more funny haircuts on the 46th street platform every day.
Ugh, this is why I outgrew “punk” in high school in the 80’s. Because all the other “punks” like 11:50 never did.
Safety is a real concern. It’s not hip and cool to be put into bankruptcy paying your hospital bills after getting beat up by thugs who hate people who are different. It is certainly something that happens in some of the more conservative, macho, patriarchal neighborhoods of NYC full of men who are always having to prove something.
One idea since nobody has mentioned it, if you can handle the commute, is upstate on the Metro North. There are artists, hippies, gay and alternative lifestyle couples forming communities in small historic towns upstate. It’s harder for singles to live outside the city when they want to be socializing a lot, but committed couples who are mainly focused on school, they could do fine with that. Plus you could get studio space for your money, perhaps. It’s a thought.
May I just say something as an ex goth/punk/indie kid (of the 80’s)? If you’re uncomfortable in certain areas, the problem is not with the neighborhood. Be proud of who you are and try not to give a f*ck what people think. If you’re so concerned, change your look. This is NYC.
if you goto above 7 ave its asian. if its below 5th ave its hispanic area. lower 40’s mostly hispanic. upper 50’s asian.