<p>Brooklynborndad—I have a similar view to you as a former New Yorker very familiar with neighborhoods that I would not want my kids to live in. Given the choice between living at home and living in some parts of the city it would be a hands down decision that safety comes first. However, I can appreciate the idea of a young 20 something wanting to be out on her own even if it means a less than favorable area…however I would hope her stay in this neighborhood is as short as possible with a move to a better location as soon as she could afford to move on.</p>