Dorchester: Robey Street & E Cottage

Submitted by DoubleAGrey t3_10manne in boston

Hey Boston experts. I’ve read quite a few of the threads on this topic - and so far everyone classifies Dorchester as “street by street” as far as safety and enjoyability goes. We are scoping out some places that look to be between Jones Hill and Upham’s Corner. Anyone know which “street type” this would be? Safe? Near fun activities? Walkable?

0

Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

RogueInteger t1_j622cp5 wrote

IMHO that's right at the line of quiet Dorchester and riff raff Dorchester meaning sketchy shit is unlikely to happen on your street but may happen a street over.

You're accessible to South Bay and close to Southie bars which are popular, and it's a sub-twenty dollar ube ride in/out of the city.

4

DoubleAGrey OP t1_j63b9rg wrote

Proximity to the city and the beach seemed like the biggest wins. We walk a ton (three dogs) so wanted something walkable and convenient. And safe of course! Thanks for this. Super thoughtful.

1

alphacreed1983 t1_j62j1un wrote

If it’s cheap I’d do it. It’s not a super bad place and the new part of South Bay is right there.

3

DoubleAGrey OP t1_j63bd2p wrote

Awesome! It’s not cheap by other city standards but by Boston standards I think it is :).

1

CaptainWollaston t1_j64nmgy wrote

You'll be right at the border of fine and not so fine. You'll be ok.

3

Mt8045 t1_j6341ez wrote

The biggest thing to me is it will be right next to a train line so you have to be comfortable with that. Also it’s not close to the T in case you plan to use that. There’s not a ton of places to go within walking distance, though Dorchester brewing is good. It is convenient being close to South Bay. Just take a walk around the neighborhood and see what you think from that.

2

DoubleAGrey OP t1_j63bmip wrote

This is great advice. Currently live in the Midwest which is part of why I wanted to throw the question out there. I did the Google street walk around the block but it’s just not the same.

2

Mt8045 t1_j63l4ot wrote

Sure, don’t know if this makes sense for you but I stayed at a long term Airbnb a couple months while house hunting. Check out your commute times on google-you’re close to commuter rail but it doesn’t run as often as the T. There are plenty of sidewalks and not too much traffic over there for dog walking. There are also some nice small parks and playgrounds in Roxbury. In terms of places to go out, there are more over by the Savin hill station. But if you don’t mind driving a little bit there’s plenty of stuff in south end.

1

Dramatic-Tailor1475 t1_j63n6a6 wrote

I believe that address is Roxbury and I would do it. Area is developing fast and super close to all the activities. South Bay is a plus.

2

raabbasi t1_j62o3za wrote

If you have to ask, it's not for you.

0