Dekalb and Nostrand Safe?
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…
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!
nsr, I think you make an excellent point. Bed-Stuy is definitely NOT Manhattan or the Slope. You CAN expect people to be friendly and you can expect THEM to expect YOU to be friendly too, in whatever form that might come. I don’t think there are hard and fast rules in that regard. Friendliness comes in many forms. Not suggesting it be a parade every time you walk down the street! Anyway, my point is, simply, this is not a good area for people who don’t understand the importance of being a good neighbor, especially in a well-established community like Bed-Stuy. Age plays a big factor in that too, so at 21 your priorities/experiences are different than, say, mine at 43. But if you do get that, regardless of your age, and don’t have a problem with it or, better yet, really like that sort of thing, then you have nothing to worry about. Move on in, it’s an awesome place and full of surprises. nice ones.
“clueless hipster attitude”
huh???
Give us your thoughts, bloomstransp!
***Bid half off peak comps***
herkimermaid,
What I meant is some people mistake minding your own business for a clueless hipster attitude that suggests you think you’re better/cooler than everyone else.
Basically, if you are not actively waving, smiling, and tossing out verbal greetings every time you pass someone, there are some people who will have a problem with that.
Which is very weird if you are moving here from Manhattan or other places where such behavior is not expected.
nsr
“Is this a safe area to be in?”
Compared with……???
northsloperenter, not copping an attitude has nothing to do with “minding your own business”. What it actually means is don’t walk around with a clueless hipster attitude that suggests you think you’re better/cooler than everyone else — because you’re not. It’s a neighborhood with real people and families in it that should be respected…
Ditto what stringer bell said. @ 160lbs, you best relay on flight than fight if trouble comes knocking.
if you think the area on delancey by the williamsburg bridge is bad, then don’t move here.
that area of nostrand is rather bleak, in my opinion.
“if you’re going to make an effort to be friendly toward your neighbors and not cop an attitude then you’ll be fine”
FYI, as far as I can tell, quietly minding your own business is considered “copping an attitude” in some parts of Brooklyn.