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06.19.08, 08:58 AM General Topics
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Hi all - newbie here. Friends travelling from overseas and have booked an apt in Manhattan for their week-long stay - they've now advised it's at 140th Street just a 1/2 block from Broadway. Questions: What is this area like? Do you think they'll be safe at night - six young adults (early 20's) travelling - 2 men / 4 women. Let me know your thoughts please. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 08:58 AM Flag
 

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It's in Harlem. Probably fairly safe, esp being close to Broadway, but they won't want to hang out around there. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Where does Washington Heights start? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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good question, it's somewhere up there. I think it starts a little higher, but don't know that for sure. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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It's not safe at night. Sorry. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Totally safe for NYC residents who know their way around. NOT SAFE for out-of-towners. I live nearby and I would only put someone there who is very wise in the ways of NYC/Harlem. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I live north of there, and I wouldn't feel safe at night in that area. No way. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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yikes. anyway they can get out of it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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I think the six of them are paying over $2500 for the apartment for the week (in November) and that the guy renting has already taken 25% of that as a deposit. Not sure what the cancellation policy is - asked them about it. I think they should cancel and book in a more central location--like the East or West 40's thru 60's. ?? Will let you know what they end up doing. Feel bad for them - don't really know the city and booked this blindly thinking it was very central as it listed in the description 'city center'! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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yes...they would be happier in a centrla location, or frankly anywhere below 86st (not too far east on the LES for logistical reasons, though) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I have friends who live around there -- think considered Hamilton Heights area of Harlem. Not bad during the day and just have them call a car or get a cab to and from at night. Is it one of the luxury bldgs they built around there? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.19.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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