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For the past couple of years this avenue has been reinvented with lots of bright street lighting, more businesses, including restaurants, laundromats, hair and nail salons, grocery stores, barber shops, and banks.

Because of the new bright lighting, the street is very safe to walk through even on nights. Patrol cars are seen anyway due to busy walking traffic. You will find great pizzarias, fine spirit vendors, schools, and more great food along the way. Plus it's just one block away from quite possible the greatest view of New York City.

Rents will be high because of location. There are however some income fixed housing on some blocks, and they are safe and very nice to live in. It is rare to ever hear about any crime going on this street. Definitely worth taking a stroll through.

I lived on this street on and off from 1985 to 2007, and in the early years two specific blocks were infested with drug dealing and car theft. Most of the bad element moved on, but there may be a few blocks in the vicinty that may still be involved in some kind of shady activity. Weekends are loud depending on the block you are on. I noticed the closer you are to Boulevard East, the quieter it is... although again in the summertime, it's not much different.

Rents have skyrocketed ridiculously, especially for apartment buildings that are not maintained that well. I was lucky to live in a rent controlled apartment, until the building was sold into seperate condos. I was forced to move and live in a quieter area.

The area is pretty safe to walk through during the daytime. It is recommended to be wary after midnight hours, other than that it's fine. Neighbors are friendly however. If you can get along with them, then you are good.

The street is close to lots of grocery stores, schools, church, movie theater, lunch/dinner spots, transportation, and it runs into Bergenline Ave... the main commerce avenue.