Crown Heights Safe?
Curious about that enormous townhouse on Saint Marks Avenue that was posted on Brownstoner the other day. What’s that area like, is it safe? Don’t know anything about Crown Heights except that it’s not as “hip” as other areas, but “safe” is far more important than “hip” to me. Thanks!
Curious about that enormous townhouse on Saint Marks Avenue that was posted on Brownstoner the other day. What’s that area like, is it safe? Don’t know anything about Crown Heights except that it’s not as “hip” as other areas, but “safe” is far more important than “hip” to me.
Thanks!
“What’s that area like, is it safe?”
Where do you currently reside (for comparison’s sake)?
If you have to ask…
***Bid half off peak comps***
Actually, while I like Crown Heights, no, it does not make any sense to say you want the mansion in the so-so neighborhood.
It is an axiom in real estate that you never want to have the nicest house on the block. How are you going to sell the place to people who want something that fancy when it’s surrounded by less attractive buildings? What is smarter is to buy the crummiest house on a great block, get a good deal on it, fix it up, and instantly benefit from the prestige of the houses around you.
It totally makes sense to me! I’m right there with you. I’m a big fan of being near the subway though. And some amenities.
“I’d rather have the mansion in the so-so neighborhood, that in 5-7 years down the road will be the nice neighborhood…does that make any sense???”
I remember people saying this in the 1970’s. Crown Heights will always be 5-7 years from being a nice neighborhood.
Thanks for all your comments. We plan to see the property and if we “fall in love”, then a major stroll of the vicinity will be in order. We’re certainly not afraid of taking on a big renovation project, nor living in Crown Heights, not so close to the subway. I know it’s against the grain, but I’m one of those that doesn’t want the smallest house in the nicest neighborhood, I’d rather have the mansion in the so-so neighborhood, that in 5-7 years down the road will be the nice neighborhood…does that make any sense???
Crown Heights, like Flatbush is such a large neighborhood that you really have to take it block by block. I live south of Eastern Parkway and I don’t have any issues. The basic retail options are here but it’s still lagging behind other Brownstone nabes in terms of choices.
safe hood. Considering the $$$ involved in buying such a house + renovations, it’s best to get your own assessment via checking out the hood on the amenities (restaurants, supermarkets,….), proximity of the trains, overall feel of the neighborhood. “seeing” is believing. a few strolls through the neighborhood was enough to convince me to buy there.
Crown Height is as safe as anywhere else in NYC.. There are families that have lived in Crown Heights for generations and nothing has happen to them. I walk that area often and I see kids playing on the streets etc… There is a rather small part of the area to avoid but there are parts to UWS to avoid also… This house on St. Marks is not wild wild west neighborhood. FG and PS was not hip and rather dangerous at one time. Crown Heights North today I think is a great neighborhood and the people who live there are wonderful.