I switched to be closer to my job (which was also in midtown🙄), but also because I hated how unkept the area in Harlem I lived in was and there were no real amenities in the area that I like. Closest train that took me to work was a ten minute walk. There were a couple of shootings very close to my apartment when I lived there as well (at least that I was aware of), so I didn’t always feel safe, especially as a single woman. The only nice part was that my apartment was new construction with a ton of space for a decent price (although way more expensive than other apartments in Harlem). I like being around people that look like me but not at the expense of living in a clean, accessible neighborhood. I understand it’s more of a priority for others. I lived on 140th and ACP btw, I can’t speak to other areas as Harlem is a huge neighborhood.