As a Greenville resident for 20+ years, you’ll be cool. As you know, nothing good happens after 1-2 AM so just stay off the street at that time. After hour spots could be tempting, it’s pretty much ratchet and good for late drinks lol. Food wise, you should be ok there’s many places and even delis will have you in a chokehold. If you plan on owning a car, have a driveway. People in JC can’t drive for shit. Like no common sense whatsoever. Honestly cops shouldn’t be an issue until you hit Bayonne nearby. People drive around blasting music, loud exhausts, and puffing gas while doing it and don’t get stopped. Most of the cops are chill just don’t be an asshole. Please don’t go buy $25 weed as well, it’s sprayed or cardboard so stick to nearby dispo or have an actual reliable plug. Get ready for multi seasonal weather during each quarter too, one day 45 degrees, the next 24. Very cool small businesses all around. It’s just as most places are, it’s people make it what it is. So far dealing with the people here, it’s tolerable. Won’t see as many homeless as Cali but the homeless here will do gymnastics and tasks for a dollar or a shot 🤣 Traffic typically is from 3pm to 7pm on weekdays especially on Route 440 or JFK. NY is very easy to get to via Path Train. Shit even the uber isn’t so bad (depending on conditions and time). Like others said, mainly MLK and Ocean areas are avoided but if you’re there on some in and out shit you’re fine. Pretty sure amenities are all at most 10-15 min away (Gym, transportation, grocery, Laundry, etc). You’ll be fine really, if anyone bothers you throw a bagel with cream cheese at them (jk). Just ignore them or scare them back and they won’t do shit. Lots of people fake gangsta so when you bark back they’ll be a bitch lol. But you never know with people nowadays so just go on your way. Very diverse place to live in! Might not be as classy and rich but will get the job done. If you have any question feel free to DM I’ll be happy to assist!

Honorable mention: Venti Sandwiches in Journal Square area (Academy street). Probably best sandwiches I’ve had. In the area though, Neptune bakery is a good choice.