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Bay Ridge

5/5 rating details

Neighborly Spirit 4/5
Safe & Sound 5/5
Clean & Green 4/5
Pest Free 3/5
Peace & Quiet 4/5
Eating Out 5/5
Nightlife 4/5
Parks & Recreation 5/5
Shopping Options 5/5
Gym & Fitness 3/5
Lack of Traffic 1/5
Parking 1/5
Cost of Living 1/5
Resale or Rental Value 5/5
Public Transport 5/5
Medical Facilities 4/5
Schools 4/5
Childcare 3/5

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"I remember old Bay Ridge"

I moved from Bay Ridge in 1988 after living there from 1973. Got my first studio (1973) apartment (with a yard) for $90/month gas, electric included. Was a friendly, crime free area in the 70's. Virtually Norwegian, Greek and Italian ONLY. Lots of stores on 3rd ave between 69th and 86th streets and a short (healthy) walk down to Shore Road park or Bliss park. Churches, restaurants and bars/pubs aplenty. Good transit with the RR subway line and B63, B37, B16 buses. It was a wonderful time to live in Bay Ridge, Dyker or Bensonhurst. Safe streets ANY hour, day or night for women to walk. I wish I had a time machine so I could go back. The most beautiful spot in Bay Ridge?? The hill in Bliss Park over looking the 69th street pier and bay, now called Veterans Memorial Pier.

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