Generally it is whoever owns the property. However your best bet is go directly to an attorney that handles this type of case and let them do their thing.
NIraic,
Real estate professionals are not allowed to answer specific questions like that!
Contacting the local police department is a good idea as mentioned below.... more
If unfamiliar with area, do revisit more than once and at different times of day, possibly chat with local neighbors; also do contact the local police department with all your questions, hear all there is to hear firsthand; real estate professionals are prohibited from steering, enticing a buyer to purchase,/rent or not, in specific neighborhoods...
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http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/... more
Unfortunately, we as Realtors are not allowed by law to answer your question. If you are concerned about neighborhood safety, you may wish to visit the local police department and ask your question.
Anna... more
North of the Triborough Bridge, and South of Ditmars Boulevard is a good bet if you want a quiet, conservative, more family-oriented and more European feel. Broadway, Steinway or the area around Kaufman Astoria Theaters are good bets for younger people who want at livelier, noisier area with plenty of nightlife. The area around Ditmars has the most convenient shopping, doctors and transportation and would be particularly good for elderly or physically limited people. I've lived in the area for nearly 50 years and my parents and grandparents lived here also.... more
Any neighborhood can have its hazards. I personally carry a keychain pepper spray in case of mugging or a viscious dog attack. You just never know. I found this keychain at http://www.proselfdefenseproducts.com/macepeppersprays
For only a $10.00 investment I feel confident to walk anywhere and know I can handle a dog attack or whatever else comes my way.... more