Vanessa hit the nail on the head with a great answer to all of the "Is it safe..." questions on this site.

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" i think a lot has to do w how u carry urself. born/bred nyers carry themselves w a dont f w me attitude. even old ladies. if ur not that worldly & prone to paranoia than id say u should look elsewhere. just keep ur wits about u & u shoulld b fine. there is violence anywhere u go if u look".

Hi i just got a job over there by e 114 and park ave. The subway is on e116 and lexington. I just want to know how safe is that area walking back to the subway at night? I am originally from ny but grew up in long island. Certain parts of long island i wouldnt walk in at night. Im just not familiar with this part of harlem and just wanted to know if i would be ok walking to the subway at night?

Harlem is safe at night if you're a good runner and can run all the time.

How is west 120th street. Visiting New York soon, staying in a b&b there.

I must agree with vanessa. when you act and appear scared you become a target. And that holds true in any neighborhood in NYC. crime stats are available for every precinct in the city. Take a look and you may be surprised. NYC is one of the most segregated cities in the country, and unfortunately based upon the questions in this forum, it appears it will remain so.

Hey
I know this question has been asked umpteen number of times. I am an international female in 20s and have selected a room at W 116th and Manhattan Avenue, amazing room but a lot of my seniors have suggested me not to stay there. I will have to cross the Morningside Park to go to Columbia, a lot of times at night also.
Also I have been told a lot of homeless people gather near park at nights, which can be dangerous.

So the million dollar question comes again - Should I take the place? Is it safe?

Honestly it is not a good idea to walk through any park at night. You are better off taking the bus.

Hey bardo

Thanks for the advice, will keep that in mind..Otherwise is it a safe to cross parks during day-tine and winters.

daytime, and winter, the parks are pretty safe, my general rule is to be out of the park before sun goes down. remember, wherever you are, just walk like you know where you are going and you belong.

Hi confused,
I am in the same exact situation as you. Found the perfect apartment one block from where you found yours but I am a little concerned about the safety. Do you know if a lot of Columbia students live around there on the east side of morningside park?

Hey
I am not really sure about do a lot of Columbia Students live there or not.Some definitely live there, but I am not sure of numbers.

Hey V

I am taking the place, the area is not bad as it is made to sound. Just let me know if you are also moving forward.