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moving to williamsburg? — Brooklynian

moving to williamsburg?

beatrizm
beatrizm
edited November -1 in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick
so i worked in finance and got laid off and am considering moving in with a friend in williamsburg. i currently live in the east village and the move would save me about $500-$600 a month.

The apt is off the Lorimer st on the L train and about 6 blocks from the station. Is that area considered safe? I'm use to seeing lots of people and stores open near my apt (1st ave between 3rd and 4th st) Even though something can happen anywhere, at least there are people around or somewhere to run to. Yesterday when i went to visit at night, i saw very few people and practically nothing open.

any advice would be appreciated.

thanks

Comments

  • boygabriel
    boygabriel
    In general it's a pretty safe area, but yeah, it gets quiet at night.

    (I lived on Graham for 2 years and spent a lot of time on Lormier)

    But it really depends what block you're on. Are you north of Metropolitan or south?
  • boygabriel
    boygabriel
    In general it's a pretty safe area, but yeah, it gets quiet at night.

    (I lived on Graham for 2 years and spent a lot of time on Lormier)

    But it really depends what block you're on. Are you north of Metropolitan or south?
  • japes317
    japes317
    I lived in that area for 2 yrs, and thought it was pretty safe. I'm a 5ft tall female, to give you some context. I never felt unsafe there. But like anywhere, you just have to be smart & pay attention to your surroundings.
  • japes317
    japes317
    I lived in that area for 2 yrs, and thought it was pretty safe. I'm a 5ft tall female, to give you some context. I never felt unsafe there. But like anywhere, you just have to be smart & pay attention to your surroundings.
  • beatrizm
    beatrizm
    i'lll be on scholes st which i believe is south of metropolitan??
  • beatrizm
    beatrizm
    i'lll be on scholes st which i believe is south of metropolitan??
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    Scholes is indeed south of Metro. I'd say it is indeed generally pretty safe. It's not the Bedford area so most places are closed late at night but there's still a fair amount of bodegas open late and the Kellog Diner is back and kickin'. There's some projects near by but just be aware of what's goin on around you as you would any place. It's a great neighborhood, you'll love it.
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    Scholes is indeed south of Metro. I'd say it is indeed generally pretty safe. It's not the Bedford area so most places are closed late at night but there's still a fair amount of bodegas open late and the Kellog Diner is back and kickin'. There's some projects near by but just be aware of what's goin on around you as you would any place. It's a great neighborhood, you'll love it.
  • wisco
    wisco
    it's pretty close to barcade on union which is a fun bar.
  • wisco
    wisco
    it's pretty close to barcade on union which is a fun bar.
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    wisco wrote: it's pretty close to barcade on union which is a fun bar.
    fact. awesome beer selection as well.
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    wisco wrote: it's pretty close to barcade on union which is a fun bar.
    fact. awesome beer selection as well.
  • asharpsilence
    asharpsilence
    some of my best nights have been spent playing arcade games at barcade...
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    And let us not forget Bushwick Country Club. Where I will be tonight after band practice.
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    And let us not forget Bushwick Country Club. Where I will be tonight after band practice.
  • anonyc
    anonyc
    Welcome to Williamsburg! I'm so jealous you are close to Dumont. The side streets can be pretty quiet in the evening, but if you are alert and aware of your surroundings you should be fine.

    Just don't be foolish (i.e. walking home from the bars alone at 3:00 am), put the number for Right Rides into your cellphone (they will drive you home for free on Saturday nights), and have fun.

    Local Color to keep your eyes peeled for: Metropolitan Avenue, summertime, outside the "hardware" store. Those nice old men in ban-lon shirts are real, old-school Joe Bonanno gangsters.
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