Wow…Negative press on Fort Greene in the NYT
Amazing… There’s an article in the NYT today which discusses the perceived rise in crime. It actually uses an apartment break-in in Fort Greene as an example. Given the paper’s love affair/infatuation with FG I’m almost surprised to see it shown in a negative light. The article also highlights the naivete of many new to the neighborhood (or the city as a whole). You should expect to get robbed if you’re going to leave your window open and then leave for a European vacation.
Common sense people… Keep your doors and windows locked. Keep your blinds/shades drawn so you don’t advertise the fact you have a 60″ plasma on the wall. This is still Brooklyn, New York City and not everyone can afford a shiny new iPhone or MacBook (but everybody wants one).
Hey! I’m famous (kinda)! I’m in the apartment you noted. Fortunately, a good alarm system on my windows and doors and the fact that I’ve got a noisy (and big) dog that stays with me often works as a good security system.
But yeah, it’s Brooklyn and I’m on the ground floor. There’s only so much you can do…
Carlton-check your realfg at gmail dot com email for me.