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Its sad because the city could be like a mini Metropolis.... It needs some investments and a Train station...
It needs a lot more than some investments. Train is right across the Hudson...problem they have is they need A LOT more cops to break up what they've got going on there.
It needs a lot more than some investments. Train is right across the Hudson...problem they have is they need A LOT more cops to break up what they've got going on there.
Trains across the Hudson don't do it , you need a Train in your town or city. Developers aren't looking to dump $$$ into towns and cities with a Ferry / Train connection..... The West Shore line was supposed to be in the Studying pipeline but thats on hold. It would run form Hoboken to Kingston,NY servicing a huge commuter base of the Lower Hudson Valley. They expect 60,000 bi-directional commuters , at least thats what i heard form the phase 1 that NJT has agreed to...which is Hoboken to Haverstraw... Aside form Investments like Trains , they need more police like you said and overhauled Education.
Newburgh needs three things. The FBI office NEEDS to move here from Goshen, the government to STOP sending welfare people here who do nothing, but take up valuable space and most of all JOBS.
Newburgh needs three things. The FBI office NEEDS to move here from Goshen, the government to STOP sending welfare people here who do nothing, but take up valuable space and most of all JOBS.
A New Station would have to built , but that goes for all the stations between Hoboken and Kingston. A Bus doesn't bring Investments or Urban Renewal....+ The Hudson line is nearing Capacity Issues....So the West Shore line would help with that and the growing PIP congestion.
Newburgh needs three things. The FBI office NEEDS to move here from Goshen, the government to STOP sending welfare people here who do nothing, but take up valuable space and most of all JOBS.
dead on OrangeHudson. I would add good leadership in all public sectors of the city as a 4th "thing". The lack of vision, integrity, honesty and intelligence by the current 'leaders' of this city is the worst I've ever experienced.
I know this thread is older, but i am thinking of buying an old building in South Street in NEwburgh, i can't figure out if this is the city of newburgh (ie a bit sketchy) or in the town? Can anyone advise?
Has the city become any safer in the last few years since this thread started?
I know this thread is older, but i am thinking of buying an old building in South Street in NEwburgh, i can't figure out if this is the city of newburgh (ie a bit sketchy) or in the town? Can anyone advise?
Has the city become any safer in the last few years since this thread started?
That's a map of the boundaries of the City of Newburgh, and it looks like all of South Street is within those boundaries (the street turns into South Plank Road after it leaves the city limits)
You can also look at this map, and zoom out to the "county subdivision" level, and it'll give the boundaries of "Newburgh city" and "Newburgh town"
I know this thread is older, but i am thinking of buying an old building in South Street in NEwburgh, i can't figure out if this is the city of newburgh (ie a bit sketchy) or in the town? Can anyone advise?
Has the city become any safer in the last few years since this thread started?
unfortunately the City has had some horrible (but merited) press as of late. I see some posts regarding the town of Newburgh but I think it's not a great buy considering most have to attend (are zoned) for City schools which seriously underperform. They have some crime as well in some sectors and personally, I think they lack the charm of other suburb communities. Their RE values have dropped quite a bit in the last # of years and we have friends that can't sell and leave.
Regarding South St. We almost bought a gorgeous brownstone on South Street off of Lander back in 2005, knowing little about Newburgh (although back then the crime was much less ---there had been 1-2 murders). But I loved it's history and architecture and the great views. That South St home at the time was a 4 story beauty but needed a ton of work. I remember saving the notes on my computer and naming the file "divorce city" as I knew it would take more money and energy than we had. Back in 2005 the real estate market was as hot as the latest Facebook IPO. Eventually, the deal fell thru as there were termite issues and the seller didn't want to bring the price down. We ended up buying another home months later in the city.
As we started to figure our surroundings and get better acquainted we realized that South Street area was a hub of drug activity, serious crime and huge Quality of Life issues. I would not recommend buying a home on South Street. IF you want to 'invest' your money/time in Newburgh I would recommend the Grand St/Montgomery St area. Also, Balmville, which is still technically City of Newburgh limits (they also attend city schools) would be a good choice. Many homes are absolutely gorgeous with great views. FYI - we no longer live in Newburgh and are happy to be out to be honest. We now have kids and it;s a whole other ballgame when that's the case. Taxes have gone up and it still has too many issues, which include horrible local government. Corrupt politics blossom in these type of neighborhoods. If I had a couple of million to 'spare', I would buy a bunch of homes by the areas I mentioned and sit on them. There is no doubt that one day that area will rise back up. Just not likely in my lifetime.
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