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EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iub8kc9 wrote

Reply to comment by HartfordResident in Is Fair Haven really that bad? by EscapeFromTexas

The place is right on Front street, there's working-class homes around there but I didn't get the "dangerous ghetto" vibe that Reddit is talking about.

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HartfordResident t1_iubd6uc wrote

There's a fairly large contrast between that area and some of the blocks near the center of the neighborhood.

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6th__extinction t1_iucq4rs wrote

If you can see the river, we call it Fair Haven Heights

/controversial

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brew-ski t1_iud9vl4 wrote

Fair Haven Heights is east of the Quinnipiac River, and there's a big hill thus the Heights

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kw0711 t1_iubd7bw wrote

Front street isn’t bad, especially if you’re right on the river

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EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iubfbsv wrote

Yeah? Cool. It's right across from the Oyster Bar

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shhhhnotsoloud t1_iubhtvr wrote

Sounds like you’re moving in to my old apt! Honestly it’s a great place! I would take my kid for walks almost daily and it was always safe. I just wouldn’t go further than one block inland bc of the weed smoke and drug paraphernalia and condoms littered on the sidewalks, which you still sometime see on front street but hey, you live in a city.

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ExtraSpicyMayonnaise t1_iubpde4 wrote

That area isn mostly fine. I live across the River on Q Ave. I love living on the River.

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EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iubph4j wrote

Does it ever flood?

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ExtraSpicyMayonnaise t1_iubppzr wrote

I have only lived here for 2 years. Prior, I lived downtown.

In the event of a hurricane there could potentially be a storm surge and the water levels could rise high enough to flood. I sit on a nice piece of bedrock that protects my house. I honestly have more issues with the flooding at the storm drains when it rains so far than I have had with the river.

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HartfordResident t1_iuebgso wrote

A massive hurricane hitting at high tide isn't that likely at all, but possible. The Sound offers some protection over the open ocean, but very low lying areas are definitely at risk if it happens.

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coledubs24 t1_iue29gv wrote

I’m on front myself. It’s perfectly fine and although controversial, it’s gentrifying quickly. A great place to live and that oyster bar is amazing fwiw

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EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iue36fn wrote

I get the feeling that a lot of the negative posts are people who are uncomfortable in ethnic spaces.

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coledubs24 t1_iuf1erw wrote

New Haven and fair haven did used to be much worse. In the 90s and early 2000’s crime was pretty bad. It’s completely turned around now I’d say since 2012-2015. But you’ll still hear the boomers talk about how “dangerous” it is cuz they watch the news all day. This area in the city is awesome. NHV is hands down the best city in CT

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EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iufbb9k wrote

I’ve been here only for a few months and I love it. Feels like home for the first time in a long time.

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Benergii t1_iuglgu0 wrote

Ehhhh ever been to Stamford...? Stamford Center itself wrecks new haven.

"NHV best city" just wow...best city for what? Seriously name 3 bests please(not yale).

Best Spot to jump on the train and leave, maybe. Best pizza, definitely the best pizza in CT...truth. Best barbers in CT...I'd say yes, but I want an excuse for pizza (:

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