Hi all,
I’m moving to NYC this July from the Midwest for a one-year residency (resident doctor) at Lincoln Medical Center in the South Bronx, and I’m trying to figure out where to live.
I’ve been apartment hunting online, but a lot of the listings in the immediate area are making me a bit uneasy (noise, smoking, drugs everywhere, high homicide rates, car break-ins so common, general safety concerns). I know NYC varies block by block, so I wanted to get some real local input.
What I’m looking for:
- Quiet, low-noise environment (not into partying at all)
- Safe neighborhood (especially coming home late from hospital shifts)
- I have a car, so reasonably safe parking is important
- Open to commuting if it significantly improves quality of life
- Decent cost of living
I’ve looked a bit into Kingsbridge Heights and Riverdale, but I’m not sure how practical those are for commuting, or if there are better options I’m missing (even outside the Bronx).
Would really appreciate:
- Specific neighborhood suggestions
- Areas to avoid vs. areas that are more residential/quiet
- Thoughts on commuting vs. living close to Lincoln
- Any tips for someone adjusting from a quieter Midwest city to NYC
I visited the South Bronx for a day and was terrified by the hygiene and safety of the area. I regret matching there.
TIA. Just trying to find a place where I can decompress after long shifts.