I lived in Mount Vernon for 7 years from 2012-2019 ( was in reservoir hill prior to) in various buildings, and loved my time in the neighborhood. It is by far my favorite. It was hard for me to move away to the SE side in Canton and now Highlandtown (which is quickly becoming a favorite).

It’s hard to beat the overall central access to everything the city has to offer in MV. The best of best food,bars, cafes, etc are/were located in MV. The best architecture, rich history, diversity is there. It’s true city life there. I met interesting an worldly people out and about. And from MV it’s easily to get to everywhere else. It’s also the transit hub.

I personally no problems while living there. Not even a stolen package. I know others weren’t so lucky. But overall MV is one of the safest neighborhoods. Kept your general good wits about you and use you smarts. The neighborhood does pay for extra private security funded by the local businesses. They also pay for neighbor cleanupvia Midtowncommunity benefit district. There’s MTA, UB, MICA police patrolling around.

810 cathedral street beautiful huge apartment was managed by Thornhill property, they have several buildings around the neighborhood and they are phenomenal. I maybe biased as the founder/owners son is my friend. But they run a excellent business and are top notch. Now Walters owns that block. It’s right next door to the hotel revival. It’s was apartments and I bar when I lived next door.

I lived in the Belvedere rented thru a private condo owner. Loved it there also.

I lived at horizon house for several years, I loved my time there, it has a month too pool which is rare in this city. Had no complaints except for maintenance people stole thousands of my items when I funded out.

I also lived in the whole 7 bedroom mansion on Preston with a bunch of friends.

Look into the Fitzgerald, Gallery Towers, The Lucy, the Suites, The Tobee, it’s really better to walk around and get places via signs on windows