Comments on: Bushwick Apartment Roundup 7/1/09

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:27:14 +0000

I live around there and it really not that bad at all. I agree with Samantha and the lights…the city needs to fix that soon. but Most night’s nothing happens, just people hanging outside the bodegas and stuff, but they don’t bother anyone. And that super cute cafe “Rosemary’s” on Decateur and Wilson is awesome! I can see this area being something cool in a few more years…

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:31:59 +0000

Yeah, it isn’t so bad. I actually just renewed my lease for another year. Only complaint I have is that there isn’t anything to do but, as Jeremy said, it’s a quick ride out to other areas. And a new cafe just opened on the corner which is huge business in these parts!

Agree with Ryan, though, that one should definitely take a look first as it can be a bit of a nervous walk home from the train after dark…but most of that is due to the lack of adequate street lights. I’ve generally found it to be quite a close-knit, family oriented neighborhood. Would love to meet others who live out this way. It does get tiresome to always travel to hang out with friends.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:50:44 +0000

the latinos call it the dark side because its the part of bushwick most black people live in… not because its evil dude

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:27:29 +0000

Nice list, however it is worth noting (and I’m sure there will be a barrage of undaunted commenter’s that will disagree) that the Wilson avenue L stop (and the surrounding area) is absolutely terrifying and you should only think about living around there after you’ve lived in Bushwick for some time.

Just my opinion of course, but really. Take a visit at night first, that area isn’t called the Dark Side by locals for no reason.