jdlara
jdlara

Safety in Central Bushwick?

My young family and I (we have a six month old girl) are looking to buy in Central Bushwick. We know the neighborhood is on the rise and we could make some money on a resale in five years or so. My question is how UNSAFE is it now? Can I stroll her around the block and walk my dog without fear of getting mugged? I'm talking specifically about Jefferson Ave (not street) between Evergreen and Central Aves area. I should mention my husband and I are in our late 30s (we are non-hipsters) and are white.
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jf12
jf12 2yrs+
That area isn't the best, especially at night, you'll have to use caution. I wouldn't do it if I was you. I guess you could call the area "up-and-coming" to a certain extent, but it is still in the very early stages of that. The gentrification of Bushwick is very hyped-up, and the area is nowhere near as nice (or even ok) as a lot of people believe it is. That area is mostly black and hispanic, with a few whites (about 5% or less). Especially with a small child, I don't think its worth it.
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jdlara
jdlara thank you for your honesty. I can't tell you how much we appreciate the input. I'm having such a hard time finding out anything about that area, and sitting in my car observing the hood has proven speculative at best.
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nycadvisor
nycadvisor 2yrs+
Have to echo jf12. The area is not safe at all. I would hesitate to venture there for a day trip, let alone live there and be in the area at night. I definitely would NOT do it if I were you. Especially not with a kid.
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