alwayshopeful

While I would consider this road to be a lower to lower middle income road, it is very nice pleasant. The lower end of it is very country feeling with lots of trees and greenery. Driving through you wouldn't guess you were in a big city. While there is an area that is mostly industrial or businesses, and they are getting rather run down, many were making renovations last time I was there. The road is fairly quiet overall with very little traffic. While some of the buildings need some help, there are quaint little gems among them that are inviting. Just watch for cars parked on the side of the road at night, otherwise you could very well hit one if you swerve for any reason. Also don't miss the State Preserve, its beautiful!

Kreischer St is what I would consider a lower income road. There is a mixture of single family homes and businesses. While some of the homes have a lot of overgrown trees, shubbery, and vines, they are for the most part not an eyesore. Many of the homes are just usual looking houses with nothing to draw your eye to. The businesses on the other hand need some seroius renovation. Living with all the noisy businesses that are in run down rusty buildings totally detracts from any niceness of the area. I wouldn't move in if I was paid to. Being there an hour was more than enough to disuede me from going back, ever.

While some of the houses on Androvette Street certainly are in good shape and have owners that keep up with their homes and yards, there are too many eye sores here. Throughout the street you will see overgrown yards, and I mean severely overgrown. There are a multitude of run down buildings that are on their last legs. There are businesses with junk and old cars laying around. The only reason it doesn't get a one is because it is at least quiet with very little traffic. That being said, I wouldn't move there and I certainly would expect anyone with children to. If your single or a low income couple it may work, but otherwise keep on driving.

Abingdon Avenue is a nice street overall. It is mostly townhomes with some single family homes mixed in. I would consider it a middle income, blue collar neighborhood. The homes are well kept and I have never seen any trash or refuge lying around (minus one small area in the lower 300's going into the upper 200's). The road can get busy however on the upper end especially so it is important to watch children and pets and even better to have a fenced in yard. There are bus stops so getting around isn't a problem and things are close by. It is a decent family street and people seem friendly enough, if you wave or nod they will return the gesture.

This is a very pretty, tree lined, upper middle class street. The homes are well taken care of, people take the time to garden and plant nice flowers and decorate their yards. There isn't a lot of traffic and you can see kids out playing basketball or riding their bikes often in the warmer months. Its all very green and lush looking. The people are friendly and will help you if you need it, the kind of neighbors that shovel your sidewalk when you can't. A great, warm, quiet street to raise your family or retire (if you don't mind children).

This street is mostly residential single family homes. It is middle income and mostly families. There are some apartment buildings mixed in with some townhome style homes as well. It is quiet and friendly and there is an elementary school right down the road. People take pride in their homes and yards and everything looks inviting with fenced in yards, little gardens, and flowers. The traffic is pretty average so no concerns there. Things are close enough to get to but you still get the suburban feel. I would be a nice place to raise your family.

The further up you go on Giffords Lane, the nicer the area gets. The lower end has much more graffitti and a more of a run down feeling. It isn't horrible by any means but certainly nothing to look at. Mixed in the residential housing are small family owned business like delis and restuarants, bars, and the more seedier places like psychics. The road also gets nicer the further up it you travel as well. The lower end has more trash laying around and overgrown grass and weeds. On the other hand, the upper end is much more expensive so I guess it just depends on your personal preferences.

Manor Road is what I would consider an average city road. There are blocks of homes followed by blocks of businesses. You will see the ocassional teenager who should be in school or a graffitti mark, but nothing I would consider out of the ordinary for a city. There are some decent delis to grab a quick bite to eat though and it's always nice to support a local owned small business. I would rate the traffic a medium, there are times when it gets busy but usually its not too bad. Just watch out for people pulling out as they have a hard time seeing sometimes when bigger vehicles park along the road. I wouldn't say to go out of your way to visit, but I wouldn't say it was unpleasant to travel along if you need to get somewhere.

Silver Lake Park Rd is a scenic route along Silver Lake Reservoir and a great side road to get to Victory Boulevard. My family always enjoys the quiet scenery and you can often see people walking along the paths that border the road, enjoying a little sunshine. There has never been much traffic while driving through, but the road can get winding and sometimes narrow so it is important to be careful at night. The roads could also use some updating, they were getting a little rough last time we visited, lots of patches to fill in the pot holes. Overall, you can't beat the tranquility of it though.

My favorite part about Bloomingdale Road is driving under the canopy of the trees. It gives you back a moment of country feel when in such a busy city. It is mostly residential with some small businesses. The people here have always been nice, and are great at giving you direction when you get lost, I have had to ask numerous times. You can pretty much always find someone out walking their dog or going on a stroll so it's not hard to ask. The only downfall would be the hazerdous roads. It is only a small area given the whole road, but at night it can be difficult as there isn't really any shoulder to the road. Last time I was here, they were talking about fixing it though so hopefully they will. If and when it gets fixed, I would give this Bloomingdale Road a 10.