[skim7x]

Like the subject says, I'll be moving to Newark, NJ for work in mid June... Need some advice and general info and impressions on the city from a local... Like, what areas are good/safe to live in, for instance Thanks!!

Edit: I'll be working at the UMDNJ Univeristy Hospital, so closer to the hospital, the better... as long as it's safe for me and my ride haha

[JaysBlueE92]

well newark was the car theft capital of the world for a while, but certain areas are redeveloping now and aren't so bad, specifically before market street

[skim7x]

Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

well newark was the car theft capital of the world for a while, but certain areas are redeveloping now and aren't so bad, specifically before market street

Before Market Street? As in North of it? Market Street goes right in front of UMDNJ University Hospital haha.

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by skim7x

Like the subject says, I'll be moving to Newark, NJ for work in mid June... Need some advice and general info and impressions on the city from a local... Like, what areas are good/safe to live in, for instance Thanks!!

Edit: I'll be working at the UMDNJ Univeristy Hospital, so closer to the hospital, the better... as long as it's safe for me and my ride haha

u want to stay on the opposite side of McCarter Hwy/Rt. 21 than the side where UMDNJ hospital is. That is considered the "ironbound" section. I suggest you look to rent a garage or at least a driveway spot (prob around $150-$200 a month) or else you'll be parking on the street. Try and stick by Ferry St., Wilson Ave, Walnut St., Elm St.... or nearby again on the Ironbound side of Rt. 21.

Lots of good restaurants there and some nice lounges. Not the safest place for your car if you park on the street as far as scratches and dents are concerned. I also know UMDNJ has what's called "guaranteed parking", but i believe it might be an extra cost per month as well. You might want to check with them tho.

Good luck and hopefully we'll see you around at the meets soon!!

[BoostedCosta]

wait UMDNJ isnt in the ironbound anymore i thoght UMDNJ is in north Newark.
but yea if your not in the ironbound area or if your house/aprtment doesnt have a gate/driveway/ or its own garge i sugest you invest in one
but as alex says...very good resturants and good lounges/clubs.

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by 335i82108

wait UMDNJ isnt in the ironbound anymore i thoght UMDNJ is in north Newark.
but yea if your not in the ironbound area or if your house/aprtment doesnt have a gate/driveway/ or its own garge i sugest you invest in one
but as alex says...very good resturants and good lounges/clubs.

UMDNJ hospital is in North Newark bro. Over by rt. 280 & south orange ave i think. There's a Mcdonalds, Checkers, KFC....

[BoostedCosta]

Originally Posted by Alex@AKMotorwerk

UMDNJ hospital is in North Newark bro. Over by rt. 280 & south orange ave i think. There's a Mcdonalds, Checkers, KFC....

yea thats what i thought

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by 335i82108

yea thats what i thought

kinda sad i know all of this... Arena is on the opposite side of Rt. 21, but it's by the prudential center so still safe HAHA

[Jay_TSM24]

Welcome! I actually work in Newark. I would definitely get a garage, if possible. The ironbound section is the probably the safest. The roads are not too bad there either.

[Craig@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by Alex@AKMotorwerk

u want to stay on the opposite side of McCarter Hwy/Rt. 21 than the side where UMDNJ hospital is. That is considered the "ironbound" section. I suggest you look to rent a garage or at least a driveway spot (prob around $150-$200 a month) or else you'll be parking on the street. Try and stick by Ferry St., Wilson Ave, Walnut St., Elm St.... or nearby again on the Ironbound side of Rt. 21.

Lots of good restaurants there and some nice lounges. Not the safest place for your car if you park on the street as far as scratches and dents are concerned. I also know UMDNJ has what's called "guaranteed parking", but i believe it might be an extra cost per month as well. You might want to check with them tho.

Good luck and hopefully we'll see you around at the meets soon!!

you only say that because it's the portuguese section!!!!

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

you only say that because it's the portuguese section!!!!

BWHAHAAA ... it's the only reason i know the area well. Plus i grew up in Ironbound.

[Delta0311]

The Vailsburg section of newark, near Seaton Hall U. and the Ironbound are the only decent places. Everything else around there SUCKS!!! The Ironbound is also kind of crowded but close to UMDNJ. I lived in Newark for 12 years and I'd NEVER move back to that shit hole but that's just me.

If I was you I'd find a place around Maplewood or South Orange.

[Craig@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by Alex@AKMotorwerk

BWHAHAAA ... it's the only reason i know the area well. Plus i grew up in Ironbound.

We gotta go down there to eat one night!!!!

[Delta0311]

Any of you guys go to Mt Vernon School or East Side High??

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

The Vailsburg section of newark, near Seaton Hall U. and the Ironbound are the only decent places. Everything else around there SUCKS!!! The Ironbound is also kind of crowded but close to UMDNJ. I lived in Newark for 12 years and I'd NEVER move back to that shit hole but that's just me.

i've been going there all my life "family business there" and i HATE it... ironbound is completely over crowded. To the OP, i would look to stay somewhere besides newark and commute a bit. Maybe kearny or Lyndhurts a bit north or Woodbridge or Edison a little south. Just my opinion, but if you're set on staying in Newark, Ironbound section is where it's at.

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

We gotta go down there to eat one night!!!!

I'm always down for that... we're taking ur car tho!!!

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Any of you guys go to Mt Vernon School or East Side High??

Never went to East side high, but passed it every day for 30 years. LOL. You remember Tom & Josephines Deli on Adams St right by the park? loved that place back in the day... they would throw the Italian feast there every year.

[Craig@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by Alex@AKMotorwerk

i've been going there all my life "family business there" and i HATE it... ironbound is completely over crowded. To the OP, i would look to stay somewhere besides newark and commute a bit. Maybe kearny or Lyndhurts a bit north or Woodbridge or Edison a little south. Just my opinion, but if you're set on staying in Newark, Ironbound section is where it's at.



I'm always down for that... we're taking ur car tho!!!

you meant to say your truck i hope....

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

you meant to say your truck i hope....

not even.... taking the work car. Park that thing in a bicycle spot!! haha

[Craig@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by Alex@AKMotorwerk

not even.... taking the work car. Park that thing in a bicycle spot!! haha

[skim7x]

Originally Posted by Alex@AKMotorwerk

u want to stay on the opposite side of McCarter Hwy/Rt. 21 than the side where UMDNJ hospital is. That is considered the "ironbound" section. I suggest you look to rent a garage or at least a driveway spot (prob around $150-$200 a month) or else you'll be parking on the street. Try and stick by Ferry St., Wilson Ave, Walnut St., Elm St.... or nearby again on the Ironbound side of Rt. 21.

Lots of good restaurants there and some nice lounges. Not the safest place for your car if you park on the street as far as scratches and dents are concerned. I also know UMDNJ has what's called "guaranteed parking", but i believe it might be an extra cost per month as well. You might want to check with them tho.

Good luck and hopefully we'll see you around at the meets soon!!

Yeah, with the reputation I've heard about crime in Newark, I'm DEFINITELY getting a garage... even here in San Antonio, I've always had a garage for my car because I'm paranoid of anyone messing with it.

Thanks for the detailed info on where to live! That area looks PERFECT -- close to the hospital and Independence Park!

I have no friends or family in the area, so I guess e90post members are the closest I've got

What does the rent cost over there? UMDNJ had some housing, but it's like 570sqft 1 bedroom 1 bath for $1075... quite a bit more than we pay over here in Texas (as expected)

[Craig@SupremePower]

Originally Posted by skim7x

Yeah, with the reputation I've heard about crime in Newark, I'm DEFINITELY getting a garage... even here in San Antonio, I've always had a garage for my car because I'm paranoid of anyone messing with it.

Thanks for the detailed info on where to live! That area looks PERFECT -- close to the hospital and Independence Park!

I have no friends or family in the area, so I guess e90post members are the closest I've got

What does the rent cost over there? UMDNJ had some housing, but it's like 570sqft 1 bedroom 1 bath for $1075... quite a bit more than we pay over here in Texas (as expected)

you could always look up this way (woodbridge area) we're a 20 min train ride from Newark and there's 3 stations within about 6 miles over here!!

[skim7x]

Thanks for all the input, guys! Very helpful!

Proximity to the hospital is a must for me, as I'll be on call pretty frequently, and as few hours as I'll have at home, I don't want to commute much.

I'll most likely check out Ironbound, Maplewood, South Orange, and Keany for places to live. Thanks again for the input guys! Hope to meet you in the coming months!! You can bet I'll be out at the meets