Yeah back in 2006-2014 it was a bit bad, its calmed down significantly but sttill be very careful as theres projects on the cornr 5th st and 7th ave. As well as some directly on your block. With this in mind, please bike at night, ideally on the street as sidewalks are small and you may find people loitering on the sidewalks.

I’m obviously being super cautios here but chances are youll be just fine, just be smart, dont mess with anyone and you wont be messed with. Also this is a mostly Black/Dominican/Puerto Rican neighborhood so keep that in mind as you may hear lots of music and people with loud cars.

PS 6th street is known to be a nicer and safer street as it gets a lot of cars due to it taking you directly to 280.