So everyone has their favorites, but I want to know about what neighborhoods people avoid in NYC? What neighborhoods do you never venture into, or are scarred/feel threatened when you wander into?

Hi AJ,

Some people think East Harlem is pretty bad. I personally don't think you should be walking near Central Park or Washington Square at night, and any other "shady areas" like that. Also the lower east side can be a bit scary as well at times.

HOWEVER To be perfectly honest NYC is a very safe place, especially compared to what it was about 15 years ago. Use your good judgement and don't walk anywhere that looks dirty or rundown and youll be fine :)

Has to be Harlem. While they say it's improving with development it still can be very scary.

I'm going with parts of Pelham Bay, Bronx

Are you talking about NYC or just Manhattan? I would suggest not to venture too far into Harlem. That's definitely one area I always avoid. Crime is at an all time low though.