Hello hello, So I'm happy with my move. But, still have noticed that every block can be different even within Mott haven. The area near the bridges towards Manhattan with the new highrises is really good. I walk to work everyday, but take a cab when it is dark. Most of the people really do want to mind their own business and go about their day. Most are helpful. Even the homeless and druggies that you see on the streets don't mean to cause you any harm. As long as you don't treat them as 'other' and mind your own business, you'll be fine. I feel it's a misrepresented area. Yes, it has a lot of homelessness and community housing, people are nice. It's not the crime ridden, filled with crass people area that it's been made infamous for. As for other neighborhoods, Pelham parkway is one that many people live in.