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"Washington St drag"

Washington st is a main st connecting Hillcrest and Mission Hills. Here you will find the best pizza in san diego at Bronx Pizza. There is also Ichiban and Sushi deli for Japanese. There are some gay bars along the way as well, as Hillcrest is a predominantly gay neighborhood. This is a very lively street and it is getting more and more ritzy as the years go by.
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4/5
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"Cute Antique type strip in Normal Heights"

There are lots of Antique shops going down Adams ave. in Normal Heights. This is a rather long street going from Normal Heights to kensington. Along the way is the vegetarian restaraunt Jhodi Bihanga (spell?) and the old movie theatre Landmarks' Ken. There is also kensington video which has every film you could ever possibly think of renting. This street has tons of character.
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4/5
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"Golden Hill main"

This street is the main drag in Golden Hill. It connects Hillcrest to this tiny neighborhood by way of Golden Hill park. There are lots of young people in this neihgborhood who frequent places like Krakatoa for coffee and studying and the Turf club for vintage style, steak, and drinks.
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"Quiet unknown st"

Fern street connects hillcrest with the lovely neighborhood of southpark. This neighborhood is definitely an up an comer. There is a lot of vintage appeal here with the whistle stop and other cute neighborhood pubs. There is also a cute knitting shop and vintage store called magpie. It is a smaller neighborhood, but it is cute an artsy.
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"Gorgeous touristy drive"

Park Boulevard runs through San Diego's famous Balboa Park. It is a beautiful place to see Old mission architecture and to visit some of San Diego's museums. It is the main cultural center in san diego. Because the weather is always lovely you will find lots of people biking and flying kites. This is a great place to bring the kids.
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3/5
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"BEACH BUMS GALORE"

The vibe on this street is very young, mostly college freshman types who love to surf and drink. There are tons of raucous pubs and bars. In the side streets you may find some nicer laid back cafe's for when the students and sobered up and need to actually study, but watch out because at night it is a very crazy environment.
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3/5
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"Noisy Surfer street"

Grand Avenue Is the main drag in Pacific Beach. The traffic can e horrible and it is filled with college kids who are often very rowdy. They will run out in front of your car so you should be very careful. Pacific Beach is known for it's "low culture" of beach bars and hoochie shopping stores.
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4/5
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"Beautiful scenic drive"

Torrey Pines Road is a beautiful scenic drive that winds down the coastline of California. It runs through the prestigious neighborhoods of La Jolla and Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines is a very quiet family oriented neighborhood. It is an expensive place to live because it is near the coast. It is also one of the older neighborhoods in San Diego.
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4/5
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"Winding commuter st near UCSD"

Nobel drive is a lovely lane that many commuters use while travelling to the University of California in San Diego. Nobel Drive goes through La Jolla and University City. It is less ritzy than most of La Jolla and Many UCSD students live in this neighborhood because it is cheaper. There are many apartment buildings. Nearby is very prestigious La Jolla High School.
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5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Washington Heights decadent."

This is a very steep little street with beautiful homes that have been skyrocketing in market value in recent years. At the top of this street there is a mansion with a beautifully landscaped topiary. It is very quiet, yet located very close to downtown san diego and to hillcrest. It is an easy walk to Gelato Vero cafe and Saffron Thai food.
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5/5
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"Quiet Mecca clean."

This street is a great residential location if you want peace and quiet, but still want to be close to the city life. It is a quiet mecca located very near the bustling center of lovely hillcrest and washington heights. It is very clean with lovely landscape. Great value for your money. Lots of cheap places to eat in the v icinity.
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4/5
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"Quiet neighborhood near everythig"

Arbor Drive is located right by the hillcrest medical center. You need a special permit to park here but they give them out to residents for free making parking very easy!!! There is great sushi and pizza nearby. You only have to walk 3 blocks to be where the action is.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Cute and quiet neighborhood near Hillcrest"

Bachman place is a lovely little street. There is some traffic coming up the hill from people who exit off of the freeway in order to enter the washington heights or hillcrest neighborhoods. You are very near the UCSD shuttle here and many students live in this neighborhood in order to commute.
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3/5
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"Busy Commter st"

Miramar Road is named Miramar because the entrance to the Miramar Air Base is located on this st. The street spans 6 lanes and is quiet trafficky. It connects the neighborhoods of Scrips ranch and mira mesa to La Jolla and University City. Many people commute along this route to work or to Westfield shopping center at UTC. Also, many college kids commute to UC San diego along this route.
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3/5
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"Busy Mira Mesa Commuter st"

This st is a busy commuter street in Mira Mesa. Mira Mesa was originally designed as a business area, but so many commuters now reside in the area that it has become insanely overcrowded. Mira Mesa Blvd is often bumper to bumper with residents during rush hour. The neighborhood suffers because of this and it is not a quiet and peaceful environment at all.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"A Hillcrest Haven"

The area of 8th avenue I am reviewing is in Hillcrest. I lived right next to Chipotle at the corner of 8th and university for 3 years. This is a very noisy neighborhood and there is a bit of seediness on 8th avenue in particular because there are some cheaper living establishments such as the friendship hotel. However in recent years they have also built some fancy condos on this block which have cleaned things up, though made them a bit more yuppy.
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4/5
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"Downtown san diego"

Near the convention center you will find many expensive high rises and commercial buildings. Surprisingly this is a very nice place to live if you can afford it. There is a nice landscaped garden, access to the trolly. You are also in close proximity to Horton Plaza mall and to all the lovely dining areas withing the gaslamp district. There is tons to do and you can walk around. Parking is difficult. Also nearby is the downtown library.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Tiny little village"

This street is in a relatively quiety middle class environment. All the houses look the same. It is near the westfield shopping center and near some good Vietnamese restaurants and asian markets. It is a safe place to walk around. It is located a block away from a jr. high school and a few streets down from mira mesa high school. There is a communnity pool very close too where many families go to swim.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Middle class neighborhood"

This is a very lovely residential neighborhood in Scripps Ranch. It is a relatively quiety middle class environment. All the houses look the same. It is a very safe neighborhood to raise kids. It is less snooty than most scripps ranch neighborhoods. Scripps Ranch High is an excellent school as well. There is a communnity pool very close too where many families go to swim.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Mira Mesa Mecca"

I lived on this street for five years. It is a relatively quiety middle class environment. All the houses look the same. It is near the westfield shopping center and near some good Vietnamese restaurants and asian markets. It is a safe place to walk around. It is located a block away from a jr. high school and a few streets down from mira mesa high school. There is a communnity pool very close too where many families go to swim.
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5/5
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"Famous cobbled street lined with cable cars"

San Francisco's famous embarcadero street runs along the northeast side of san francisco bay. The street is very scenic and gives an air of romanticism. Many vintage cable cars run up and down this majestic street. You will find lots of upscale shopping and dining options. There are also lots of bars and cafes along the water's edge.
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2/5
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"Seedier street in tenderloin"

This is one of the more seedier streets in the infamous Tenderloin district of san Francisco. It is known for having many transients and winos. I would not recommend hanging around here during the nightime hours. This area is commonly referred to as skid row because it is so seedy.
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4/5
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"A lovely little pleasant st"

Pleasant st is a tiny little street in the Nobb (snobb) hill area. the street is lined with expensive andvery old style homes that are the feature of the Nobb hill district. Only the super rich and super elite live in this neighborhood. You will find many beautiful historic houses throughout.
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5/5
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"A popular street"

Market street is the a quintessential San Francisco street. It is peppered with many passing cable cars and busses and runs through downtown san francisco. Entering the financial distric, you will pass many skyscrapers such as the Hyatt Regency and the famous shaklee terraces. The street is very stop and go if you plan to drive.
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"Yet another beach st in san francisco."

La Playa street is a very popular Beach street in the Richmond District of San Francisco. You will find this area populated with many young surfer types. This coastal street is lined with a plethora of apartment buildings that face the ocean. This is a good place to catch some waves.
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"Good mixture in Inner sunset"

Irving street is a popular destination in the Inner Sunset district of san francisco. This is mostly a commercial st with lots of shopping to do. There is also a large variety of dining options and bars that are great for a night out. Lots of college kids come here for great indian food.
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5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Coastal blvd in pacifica"

Beach st is a beautiful little st in the coastal town of Pacifica which is just outside of San francisco. You get great value for your dollar in this small little town. You can smell the coastal air and there is very little traffic. Beach blvd runs right along the coastline so you can stop off for a stroll by the sea.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Beautiful coastal living"

Beach st is a beautiful little st in the coastal town of Pacifica which is just outside of San francisco. You get great value for your dollar in this small little town. You can smell the coastal air and there is very little traffic. Beach blvd runs right along the coastline so you can stop off for a stroll by the sea.
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"Winding coastal drive"

Skyline Blvd, also known as the 35, is a lovely winding mini highway that winds down the west end of san francisco's coast. The drive passes thornton beach state part and mussel rock park before turning inland and heading towards san andreas lake. This is a good drive to avoid the traffice of the main drag in san francisco.
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"circle of beauty"

This is one of the most beautiful drives in all of golden gate park. This drive winds in a circle around strawberry hill and stow lake. There are so many trees lining the drive that it looks like you are in a magical forest. You get a majestic view of the lake as well.
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4/5
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"Bowling Green Drive"

Bowling green drive is a famous path that runs through the heart of Golden Gate Park. It is not as foresty as other streets in the park but is quite beautiful and tranquil just the same. This is a great street for bikers. You will find a children's play ground and a national AIDS memorial grove.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Haight Ashbury residential"

Waller st is a cute st that runs in the Haight Ashbury district of san francisco. It runs from golden gate park to Buena vista park. It is mostly residential and is less crowded than haight st. The neighborhood is very laid back and friendly. A great place to raise children.
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4/5
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"Famous for the shopping"

San francisco's fillmore st is a famous shopping street and district. The closer you get to the marina, the nicer it gets. There are great clothing stores, retail shops and even bookstores. The shops are definitely a bit yuppy and are frequented by the middle aged and elderly. Lots of tourists hang around here as well.
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3/5
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"Noisy hyper gay living"

Castro street is infamous for being a haven for the gays. This street is particularly for gay men and is not really that interesting or appealing to lesbians. This st is as gay as you can get and it is often a tourist trap. Walking down castro st is really like having a 24 hour gay pride parade. It can be overwhelming and surprisingly very mainstream as far as gay streets go.
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4/5
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"Stately jackson st"

You will find some gorgeous old mansions all along jackson st. This small st runs very near presidio golf course. The homes are beautiful and the Presidio is a neighborhood that is just outside of San Francisco city center so it is very quiet and very peaceful. This is a beautiful street.
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"Rambunctious divisadero st."

Divisadero means division in spanish and the street was originally a western boundary line for the city of San Francisco. Divisadero st is a large dividing line in San Francisco. Divisadero st is lined primarily with residential homes and condominiums. It is a long hilly st that is relatively quiet.
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4/5
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"The most beautiful streen in san francisco."

Famous lombard st is indeed the most beautiful street in san francisco, though it is a slow ride. The street is famous for being crooked and hilly. It is beautifully landscaped with bushes, trees and flowers. The sharp curves of the street make you feel like you are on a roller coaster.
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"Fisherman's Wharf Street"

Beach St is a small st that lines fisherman's wharf. There is a beautiful view of the ocean and access to the lovely marina. There is also the golden gate recreational area and an Aquatic park. There are lots of tourists in this neighborhood. It is a great place to get clam chowder.
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"Hippie Hippie Haight St."

You can't visit San Francisco without visiting the infamous haigh st. There are the famous tall buildings of san francisco, lots of knick knack shops, amoeba records, hippie dippie clothing stores, and lots of wonderful amazing ethnic food to try. This is a very popular st with the college crowd, though they just visit it as it is too expensive to live here.
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"Quient pleasant WAVERLY PLACE"

Waverly place is a small street in the heart of chinatown. It is a very historical place and there are lots of familis around playing in the park. Make sure to visit this st if you are in Chinatown. great place to get food and to shop. It's a tiny st so you can't miss it. It is a good place to bring the whole family.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Hispanic hipster neighborhood"

This hispanic neighborhood is popular with the young and hip types of people because of it's low rent and close proximity to the Bart. Great burritos, pizza, and vintage clothing shops. It is a very small scene in this neighborhood. Cheap rent and a great friendly community. Streets are a bit dirty, but it is an up and comer.!
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"Under the williamsburg bridge."

Under the williamsburg bridge runs Kent avenue. It is a nice quiet haven...lots of underground music venues and hip eateries. It is a bit of a ways away from the more rambuctious parts of williamsburg, but it is still a very expensive place to live. Very near the beautiful old sugar factory that is in danger of being torn down.
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"Greenpoint Williamsburg Yuppiesville"

At the crossing point of Williamsburg and Green point Manhattan avenue runs past lovely mccarren park which has been recently overwrought with giant overprice condos that glare over the grass. Mccarren pool is home to many concerts has sadly been taken over by clearchannel. Enids is a hip joint to frequent. Lots of bars and young folk in the neighborhood.
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"Nice Quiet Artsy Neighborhood"

There is a Great Artistic community in DUMBO Brooklyn. There is a lovely view of manhattan from the waterfront. There is a vibrant art scene. There is a lovely chocolate shop called Jaques Torres. A favorite place for fashion shoots, Dumbo is beautiful and scenic. Make sure to check out the open studios in the summer.
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4/5
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"A bit below center"

A bit below the center of the chelsea gallery scene, west 19th st is a bit more industrial in appearance. It is home the the famous Kitchen, an art gallery and performance art space. Nearby is Printed Matter, a great art book store. I once saw Sophia Coppola there. Yeah!
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"The Center of the Gallery Crawl in Chelsea"

Home of the Galleries, west 23rd and surrounding is where you will find tons of art galleries to walk through. Many people like to go to the art openings that occur on Friday and Saturday night. The food is always insanely expensive in this neighborhood because it is frequented by people who can actually afford to buy art! Imagine that!
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"Shopping Haven in the Middle of Soho"

A centre for Shopping and for up and coming art galleries, prince st has something for everyone. On this st you will find the Apple Mac Store and many popular clothing Chains like H and M, Uniqlo, and Muji. This is a very fashion concious neighborhood. Many tourists frequent the area to find the latest trend.
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"Chinatown's finest , cute little eldridge"

Eldridge st is home to the ever popular Dumpling Inn...the cheapest and most delectable Dumplings one can find in Chinatown. Nearby is congee Village and many scrumptious Chinese dining restaurants and Marketplaces. The st is quite hectic with many people lining up to by food at the stalls that are out on the streets.
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"The center avenue of new york"

Starting at historic Washington square park, fifth avenue runs up along the east side of manhattan's central park. This is probably the most popular avenue in manhattan because so many of The city's fine museums are found along the upper east portion of fifth avenue. It is also known for expensive shopping, comparing to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles.
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"Korean Haven in the Heart of Midtown"

If you are somehow stuck near Macy's in Midtown and can't find any place to eat...make sure to head over to Korea Town at East 32nd st near the La Quinta Hotel. The Korean food is to die for and there is something for all tastes...high to low. There is also good karaoke if you move up towards the time square area. A must see for manhattanites.
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"Korean Haven in the Heart of Midtown"

If you are somehow stuck near Macy's in Midtown and can't find any place to eat...make sure to head over to Korea Town at East 32nd st near the La Quinta Hotel. The Korean food is to die for and there is something for all tastes...high to low. There is also good karaoke if you move up towards the time square area. A must see for manhattanites.
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3/5
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"Hectic tourist trap"

Once a haven for degenerates and still a haven for degenerates of a different kind, Times Square is chock full of business men and tourists. The bright lights have overshadowed the strip joints and the area is New York's very own disneyland. The food is horribly mainstream, overpriced and unhealthy. What ever you do stay away on New Years eve.
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"Vibrant city center - a great place for film"

With both IFC Center and Film Forum nearby, West forth street is a great haven for cinema buff's. It is a great place for a date night. Good restauraunts like Red Bamboo, Vegetarian's Paradise, and Gobo are in the immediate vicinity. Lots of nice pubs...and of course the films!! Neighborhood is mixed with young and old and a celebrity or two.
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4/5
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"Hot topic meets cheap Japanese"

St Marks is definitely overwrought with cheesy punk decor and teenager clientèle, but it is still a good place to find cheap japanese food. You will also find any film you could possibly think of renting at Mondo Kim's...and St Mark's bookstore is right around the corner. Jas Mart is a tiny little japanese market place that is good for getting dessert.
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5/5
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"Lingering Renaissance on Stanton"

In the neighborhood of Stanton St you will find a safe haven at Bluestockings Books, a radical coffee shop and activist center at the crosstreet of stanton and allen. Nextdoor there is good vegan eating at Tien Garden and a bit further down there is a good vegan shoe store. Lots of bikers and young hipster student types frequent the neighborhood.
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"Crunchy East Village hipster hang out"

Avenue is great for overpriced vintage shopping. Theres cobblestones, fabulous fannies and others. Theres also a yummy vegan restaurant called Kate's joint that is popular with the young NYU types. In the neighborhood is Anthology film archives, Two Boots Pizza and video, and Heather's Bar. All are a must see in the east village.
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4/5
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"Polish cozy town"

Engert Ave is in the heart of Greenpoint, a lovely polish neighborhood. The streets are very clean and there is good cheap polish food in abundance. Hard to get to by train, but the people are friendly and there are a lot of young people who are rapidly moving into the neighborhood. Much cleaner and safer than bushwick and the surrounding neighborhoods.
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4/5
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"Shelter amongst the industry"

Bogart st is a cozy little st in bushwick. Most of the inhabitants are young artists who live in the lofts that frequent the neighborhood. There is a health food store, a video/coffee joint called archive and a cute little pub called kings county. A good neighborhood to bike around in.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Crowded with the young and hip."

I once took my mom for a stroll down bedford avenue in williamsburg and I felt very conspicuous. I felt as though I was back in high school and I had brought my mom to school for a day. Everyone is so young (and usually white) that I felt like my mom stood out like a sore thumb. This place is frequented by young urban professionals who have created a little california style haven for themselves. Food is often overpriced. Everyone is overdressed.
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4/5
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"Active place for the overly hipster, young, and often rich."

Ludlow St is frequented by young hipsters who pay too much on vintage clothing. Everyone seems to be a parody of themselves in this neighborhood. You may run into a celebrity or two at local music venue, bar, and snack shop CAKE SHOP. I saw James Iha and Steve Buscemi there once. A loud and vibrant street.
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1/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 1/5
  • Clean & Green 1/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 1/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 1/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"Boerum St Bushwick"

I have lived on this street for 3 years. It is a puerto rican neighborhood and there is music blasting often. There are also car alarms going off all the time and once a car was torched right outside my house. Other than that there are actually a lot of young folk moving in to the neighborhood. There is a 24 hour health food store near by and an Ice cream truck factory.
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