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2/5
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"oddy not the main"

Oddly, this is not the main street. Great for couples, near very many shopping districts. Closer to MIT than the other colleges. Home to several museums. Loads of internet wifi hot spots, as well as quite a few coffee places. Lovely.
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3/5
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"nice and homey"

A homey type of family street. This is also home to quite a few pizza places and museums. Not that far from the local colleges, it is also home to quite a bit of residence halls. on the blue line.
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3/5
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"Way ritzy and pricey"

This is a very quiet street, and very ritzy and pricey. a townhouse sells of almost 10 million dollars on this street. It's also very historical, was home to Louisa May Alcott (named after her, in fact!) Noteworthy for a tourist's trip, but unless you can afford it...don't bother.
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3/5
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"very nice for families"

A great street for families, very quiet and friendly neighborhood. And like it says in the name, it splits the city down the meridian. Lots of social activity in the hub of the neighborhood, but not enough to be busy. Traffic can be a bit much to bear in the rush hour.
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4/5
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"afluent biz district"

Located on the blue line, this is home to quite a few businesses and office squares. There is a public housing project on the ends. While this street used to be the most crime ridden of Boston, it is no longer so. This little street has cleaned up nicely.
4/5
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"Very fancy and neat"

The commercial center of Boston, this is home to loads of residential buildings and lots of office space. Most of the residences are populated by the students of Boston College, which is a stones throw away. This is on the Green Line, and very affluent a neighborhood.
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triangular
triangular OK, that's pretty funny. Your description sounds like Cleveland Circle, which isn't exactly affluent, but is near Boston College and has a lot of stores and restaurants (but hardly the commercial center of Boston; maybe you didn't see much of Boston while you were here?)

Anyway, you need to learn a little more about Boston ZIP codes. The street you reviewed is a random little residential street in Roxbury that's mostly apartment buildings filled with working-class families. It's a nice street and all, but hardly where you'd direct tourists looking for a college-town vibe or "the commercial center of Boston."
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3/5
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"Great For Shopping"

Home to Boston's Oldest Restaurant! Great shopping district with loads of places to eat, drink and visit. One or two museums. A must see stop on your tourist's list. Not a lot of homes here, but very close to the universities.
3/5
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"major biz district"

One of the major streets in Boston, this is a fairly prominent business district. Lots of major outlet stores, and quite a few eateries. Near Logan airport. This street extends all the way into neighorig Chelsea Park.
4/5
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"family oriented thoroughfare"

One of the major streets in Boston, this is a great place for families or for students at any of the major colleges. Also a great shopping district, lots of eateries and not that far from the Logan airport.
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2/5
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"Red Light District"

Former and current red light district, this street is home to strip clubs, bars, adult shops and a few gambing arenas. Not recommended for families, but it is a good place to check out if you're traveling. Interesting on a historical note.
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4/5
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"homey and fun"

This street has a very homey and fun atmosphere. There are plenty of things to do, plenty of attractions. It is home to the Muni Station and has been featured on shows like George Lopez. It's a pretty great and interesting place.
2/5
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"high speeds, occasionally unpleasant"

I did not have a great time on this street, everyone was speeding and most of the people are fairly unpleasant. It is pretty close to Golden Gate Park, in fact it goes right through it. That was well enough worth it for the trip.
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5/5
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"fantastic and picture book perfect"

One of the more lovely and picturesque places in Old San Francisco, it is often referred to as Alamo on it's own. High on a hill, it is home to the Painted Ladies, a series of six Victorian era homes. these homes are most recognisable from the opening credits of the tv show Full House. From this hill, you are able to view not only the the Golden Gate Bridge, but the Oakland Bay Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid.
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3/5
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"steep and fun"

One of the steepest streets in the city, it's almost dangerous to ride a bike down or even a car. However, it is a great place to live and raise kids and is within shouting distance of major shopping and eating areas. It is one of the major arteries to the Golden Gate Bridge. Occasionally, traffic can be bumper to bumper.
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3/5
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"wonderful and classical"

Full of carriageways and all sort of old-time sights. Great place to raise kids, stone throw away from loads of shopping and food eateries.
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1/5
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"Steep and Steeper"

In fact, one of the steepest streets in the world. Featured on an episode of Six Feet Under, and a little bit dangerous to bike ride.
umairhp
umairhp 22nd street in San Francisco is the one of the steepest streets in the world.There is 22nd Street Caltrain Station which is a busy one. 22nd street Landing Sea Food Grill is one of the most attracting place in this street. 22nd street Green Roof is also a great feature which attracts people to visit this street.
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2/5
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"Nice 'on your way' spot"

19th Avenue is one of the highest volume streets in San Francisco. Primarily, a route to San Francisco State University.Great view of the Golden Gate and part of State Route 1.
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umairhp
umairhp The 19th street Station is the greatest attraction for people out there. It is probably the busiest place in this street. The 19th street Movie Theatre is also a great theatre to enjoy a movie with or without family. There are also a great number of appartments that are located at 305 west 19th street. On the whole its a good street to visit.
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2/5
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"not the best"

Small, but quaint. Near shops and plenty of food. A little cozy, but a bit too close for comfort.
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4/5
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"A beautiful border"

Kearney Street separates the Financial District from Union Square and Chinatown in this lovely town. Lotta's Fountain, the Bank of America Center and the Hall of Justice are some of the landmarks located along this road.
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3/5
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"one of the majors!"

One of two major roads through San Francisco's Chinatown. Shops, restaurants and markets can be found up and down this avenue.
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2/5
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"quiet, cozy, cute"

Mostly full of singles, who live in the Hunts Club or The Pine. Currently, there is quite a bit of construction, which is making things a little louder than we'd like. Very near Ypsilanti shopping districts, such as Depot Town.
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2/5
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"Historic, Interesting, Quiet"

Everything interesting is so close by. From the much-used swimming pool, ice rink, and ball fields, and the city’s historic Cobblestone Farm, all are within walking distance.
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5/5
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"1960s feel good"

Near Huron High School, most of the families live in houses ranging from cozy brick-trimmed frame ranches, 1960s-era colonials and tri-levels. Quiet neighborhood, mostly families and retired persons.
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3/5
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"College Student Cozy"

Home to several campus apartment complexes, this neighborhood has easy access to the university hospital, the downtown campus and the north side of town. Most high school students will attend Huron. A stone's throw away from the Huron River.
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2/5
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"a stone's throw from everywhere"

This is a well-manicured mixture of subdivisions, condominiums, townhouses, and apartment complexes. Home to business professionals and low income families alike. Near busy shopping areas and Dominoes Farm. The latter is especially nice at Christmas time.
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3/5
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"a bit of country in the city"

Some horse farms, complete with white wooden fences. A few older country homes with vegetable gardens and big yards with lots of trees, and sometimes even a tractor or dilapidated barn. There are fields of wildflowers along the road and open expanses of farmland. Very near a large movie theatre!
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2/5
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"like a fall"

Home to Heritage Falls, which offers custom-built ranch-style duplex condominiums, and the Hawthorne Ridge subdivision. Within a walking distance of a golf club.
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4/5
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"No blues here!"

This street just south of the main U-M campus, it is filled with older houses occupied by longtime residents mingle with large fraternity, sorority, and cooperative houses and student apartment buildings. This is a great place for students to live, it's within walking distance of downtown and the main campus.
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2/5
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"Interesting and Convenient"

Southwest of the Jackson-Wagner, this street is the site of three cohousing developments—Sunward, Great Oaks, and Touchston. This is where individually owned, condolike units cluster around a common house with shared service and social areas.
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5/5
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"New and Booming"

Home to quite a few new condos and apartment complexes, this street is in prime position for easy access to downtown Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter and I94. Great shopping is just a stone throw away.
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3/5
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"perfect and established"

Skydale streets in the Huron Highlands area is home to families, retirees, and singles. Many low-income housing solutions are in this part of town. Easy access to shopping and food.
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3/5
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"Nice and upcoming"

This hilly area is now in constant demand. Many older houses long used as rentals are for sale. They share the neighborhood with some of the city’s oldest surviving houses, such as the Beckley House. Once a stop on the Underground Railroad, it's full of rich history.
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4/5
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"Nice for walking"

Literally a two minute walk from the University hospital, this is a great place to live if you work in the medical field. Rent is cheaper if you work at the hospital, and it's easy access to Northside and downtown shopping areas.
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2/5
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"Neighborhood Going Down"

This street used to be great, used to be bustling and busy. It really has no excuse not to continue to be. It's easy access to both the Northside of town and downtown. It's within walking distance of the university and the hospital. It's almost in the perfect place. And yet. Not so much.
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3/5
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"Easy Downtown Access"

Westgate Shopping Center, the Quality 16 movie complex, Liberty Athletic Club, and many stores are a short hop away. Unspoiled apartment complex, easy access to downtown Ann Arbor. Bustling school district.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"Quiet and pleasant."

This is one of the largest elementary school areas in the city. Several apartment complexes, a few senior centers. Lots, lots of houses. Shopping is within walking or biking distance. The Plymouth Road Mall and Traver Village offer residents nearby grocery stores, restaurants, a coffee shop, a toy store, and a library branch. Logan School lies in this area, surrounded by modest single-family homes and the Traver Ridge apartment complex.
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4/5
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"Cozy family homes"

Small starter homes line the streets. The many children in the area enjoy a neighborhood pool and swim club. The area is surrounded by commercial strips lined with superstores, party stores, and fast-food chains.
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3/5
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"60s type ambience"

Shady and lovely 1960s-era neighborhood. Lots of kids, and the school district is in Pittsfield township. Easy access to all sorts of stores, including Arborland Mall and Stadium Cards and Comics. Near St Joseph Hospital AND Washtenaw Community College.
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3/5
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"Like a Bat out of..."

To be technical abou it, most of Patterson Lake Road is actually in the small, small, small townlet of Hell, MI. The street is filled with entertainment, special events, camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, and tons more fun stuff to do. Plus, quite a few "hell" themed stores and restaurants.
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4/5
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"Great for truckers!"

There is not a whole lot on this street, but what there is is pretty bustling! A few restaurants, including a country inn and a Popeye's Chicken. Lots of places to fill up on gas and meet all sorts of new people every day.
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5/5
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"Great for students, great for out of towners!"

Located on the south edge of the U of M campus, this street is almost like a thriving community on it's own with an array of businesses, activities, and annual events. The hub of the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Home of Pinball Pete's and Bubble Island.
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1/5
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"From bad to good and back again"

Depending on what part of the street you start on, you can literally see the good and the bad of the city all on one block. The west end has the nice and fancy shops, the gourmet stores and the fancy restaurants. The east side of the street, in what used to be the red light district, has a bad end motel right across from a nice senior home. It's very confounding.
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thatsabear
thatsabear if you call that place, (former Ann Arbor Inn Hotel) a NICE senior home, then you don't know what you are talking about. and the red light district was further north, past Ann St. fyi. a lot of people seem to get such details wrong. The Embassy is definitely a seedy hotel, old and decrepit, even with the newer facade that was added several years ago. But you off the red light district, which used to be known as "The Block" by about 2 blocks. The area you are talking about is a far cry from seeing the 'good' & 'bad' on either side of the street. Take it from a local who has lived in the downtown area for over 20 years and made a point of studying it's history.
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thatsabear
thatsabear oh, and Bach, is an elementary school on 4th st. Not 4th Ave.
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2/5
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"Overcrowded - ouch!"

75% shopping mall, 15% medical center, 10% apartments. It's kind of crowded, and not in the good way. Not a lot of parking for the shopping center. It's probably located way too close to a high school for comfort, and on a really hot day it kind of smells like diapers.

However, the shopping is good. And the medical centers are top notch.
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5/5
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"Great Shopping, Very Trendy"

South State Street is very trendy, yet also very retro. Retro in the good way. There's an old penny theatre, the top half is still a theatre and the bottom half is now an Urban Outfitters. The Silent Theatre is in great condition. Easy access to the University of Michigan via the Diag. It's very busy around Art Fair time! Great restaurants, great people.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 1/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"Great Access to Downtown"

Ashley Street is just bustling with things to do. The Fleetwood Diner, the houses. The quick access to downtown Ann Arbor, and all the stores. It's right on the busline.
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1/5
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"hmm. I disagree"

I wouldn't call it that nice. It was hard to drive down the street, traffic was weird.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 1/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Very nice neighborhood"

This was a quiet neighborhood, and the people were friendly. The buildings are more like the old style apartments. No one has their own washer/dryer, you have to pay to use it in the basement. But there is a small gym and a community pool. It has easy access to downtown Ann Arbor and is within ten minutes of two major hospitals and a shopping mall. Not bad at all.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"quiet and clean, but not very much fun"

It's a small street, only a few blocks. It goes in a sort of U shaped, which is interesting. Like the name of the strett, there are quite a few Magnolia trees. People tend to move in and out, but there are lots of kids. The kids are mostly quiet, and the rent is cheap.

The public bus comes every four hours and costs $3.00, but you can get tokens from the township. There is a nice german restaurant down the street.
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