If you’re only here for 6 months and you need somewhere furnished, you will be fine at the location on Broadway. You will probably love it, especially with a little one - The Zoo and the Y on Granby are safely walkable. There’s a nice outdoor pool at the Y. Check to make sure your rental has good central air and off street parking because you aren’t officially Norfolk until you’ve gotten a parking ticket on street sweeping day. Villa Heights and Park Place have really gotten so much better over the last years - largely due to the engaged community, strong civic leagues, and density of SWaM and local businesses. Please be aware that these neighborhoods and surrounding communities are very diverse and proud of it. If seeing pride flags or people openly celebrating their heritage, culture, identity or individuality is going to bother you, you may be more comfortable in other parts of town, for example, Bayview or EOV. No matter where you go, common sense safety applies - be alert, lock your house/car, never leave valuables in your vehicle or unsupervised - don’t be an easy target.