Across the street from my place.
My building.
My side of the street.

I thought I would add some more pictures to my blog. I know most of you probably equate Washington Heights with the ghetto, and honestly there are places around here definitely apply. For example I have some guy friends that live on 160th between Broadway and Amsterdam. The Broadway side is very ghetto-esque. The music is loud, there is garbage and graffiti everywhere, and young kids travel around in packs. I don't know what the crime scene is, but my friends have complained of fights outside their window at 5:00 a.m. The Amsterdam side is different. Sure it is not like Central Park West (super ritzy), but even with the graffiti and garbage it is a lot nicer. Somehow it just feels better. (My guy friends agree.) There are a couple of churches on Amsterdam, and I get the impression that there are a lot of families around.

And then there is my street in the Morris-Jumel historical district. It is a quiet street with trees. (a rare sight around here). No graffiti, and no garbage. I hope the pictures give you and idea of my street.