BrunettexAmbition t1_itjaw6u wrote on October 24, 2022 at 1:34 AM

I’m originally from NY and spent a lot of time in all the boroughs. I just bought my first home and it was important to me to have a brick rowhouse with those architectural details you find in older homes. Something with a history and that quality craftsmanship you just don’t kind in new builds. I ended up in Federal Hill. Walkability was also super important and I have 2 bars and a sushi place within a block so mission accomplished. There’s also Light Street and Charles St which, has tons of restaurants, bars, an arcade, the Cross Street market, and lots of ice cream/ desert places. Aside from all of that it’s only a mile long walk into the inner harbor. I really love it here and it sounds like your wish list has a lot of the stuff mine did, hope this helps.

dobbythepup OP t1_itltqx3 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 4:26 PM

Yeah we thought Federal Hill might be a good option for the reasons you mentioned (also being on a higher elevation was a bonus for me after looking at topographical maps). I was concerned after hearing from a few people that it has a bro-y vibe like Murray Hill/Hoboken. Is that your experience?

XanderCruse t1_itmrn9d wrote on October 24, 2022 at 8:04 PM

I think it can be bro-y at times. I feel like most of it only really shows up on weekend nights for the bars. My street is mostly young professionals and young families (30s), though it's closer to Fort Ave than to Cross St.

BrunettexAmbition t1_itma65s wrote on October 24, 2022 at 6:11 PM

I don’t find it to be remotely similar to Hoboken. I’ve only been here a month and from my encounters it’s lots of young couples, families, and some older people who’ve been here since they raised their children. Aside from game days it’s relatively quiet but that’s the entire city and part of the fun. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Philadelphia at all but if you are I’d say this area reminds me of Old City and Queen’s Village.

In terms of flooding that’s another thing that drew me here after checking the flood maps this area is as safe as I’m going to get while still living by the water. Most of this area isn’t a federal flood zone. During the hurricane remnants last month most of the concerned posts we’re in the Locust Point and Fells Point area so I think they have some issues. I do get water in my basement but it’s ground water and very minimal. I’ve also heard horror stories in certain neighborhood about sewage backup and I think that also tends to be in that general area but I’m not entirely sure. Definitely watch out if that though, it’s so bad the city has programs for those effected.

dobbythepup OP t1_itmas91 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Thank you so much - those are very helpful points of reference. Yeah after the remnants of Hurricane Ida last year here in NYC, flooding got so bad in some areas that people drowned in their basement apartments, and lots of garden apartments flooded. Tons of sewage back flow issues, etc, so we're definitely mindful of that.