13th Street at U Street Metro (live, shop, safety)

[envirobiker]

Considering move into apt located on 13th street right next to the U Street metro. Have any thoughts about safety of the area? Is it loud with all the partying on U Street?

thanks

[14thandYou]

Yes, it is loud. U Street is one of the most popular areas for nightlife in DC, and the intersection of 13th and U--near the Metro entrance--is practically the epicenter, particularly Thursdays - Saturdays. Some people thrive on that environment, but it's not going to be quiet and peaceful.

[Spade]

If you are in your 20s or even early 30s, consider yourself lucky if you like to socialize or party. That is a prime spot for activity.

[muffincake]

I live on U Street. On a Saturday night, you're going to hear people yelling/talking loudly, sirens and idiots on motorcycles. It doesn't really bother me. I'm totally used to it. But I do have ear plugs in case. I also don't even go out or party so I don't get to take full advantage of being by all the nightlife. But you're near every sort of shop, place to eat, metro station, etc. so it's a convenient area. I live closer to 18th than you though, so I feel a little safer. Heehee.

[envirobiker]

great, thanks a bunch for the help. I'm relocating to DC so any bit of advice is really helpful