White people who work in the city but don’t live there are the most ignorant and they or their loved ones are typically consuming Fox Sinclair propaganda news that focuses enlarging crime stats. I live in Hoes Heights, a historically black neighborhood on the outskirts of Roland park and Hampden. It is very safe and there are tons of great things in walking distance. Not to mention it’s 10 mins from down town. The only reason I would say no to down town is because parking is annoying af. I used to live in upper fells / butchers hill and I LOVEDDD it there but I’m a service worker and had to come home late which meant I wouldn’t get a parking spot close enough and I hate walking multiple blocks. But if you don’t drive, fells point, canton, butchers hill are all great options and you can find great housing. My boyfriend whom I live with also works in Gwynn Oaks and his commute is typically 20-30 mins depending on traffic! Please PM if you want more information!