I am moving up to Philly at the end of the summer and saw a place for august on League Street in between 6th and 7th. I really like the place but I am not sure about the neighborhood. My boyfriend lives in Center City on 10th and Pine and went to check the place out. He liked the neighborhood but I am just concerned about safety. Girls and boys differ in this respect. Would a girl be okay walking around this neighborhood at night?

The only concern would be the projects around the block on 5th st. between 6th & 7th should be ok. good luck!

My friend has lived on League between Passyunk and 8th for years. She lives alone and I have visited her there several times. I think that neighborhood is very safe and I feel comfortable walking at night.

I have lived on Carpenter between 6th & 7th for a little more than three years. I don't know if you know the area or not, but the streets go Washington, League, Kimball (another small street), and then Carpenter, so where you are talking about is within a "block" from where I live. As a female in her twenties, I feel completely safe and comfortable walking around the area. As someone else mentioned, as long as you stay away from the projects between 3rd & 5th, it is a very safe area. I mean, it is the city and things happen, so you always have to stay alert no matter what time of day it is, but I have never felt scared or uncomfortable walking around the neighborhood.

A very active block in a safe neighborhood

with some really beautiful homes. Did you try google earthing it to see the entire block?

You're right around the corner from the Friendly Lounge. Say hi to Dominic!

I live on that block and I love it. I lived by myself for years and never felt unsafe.

I lived on League between 9th and 10th for a few years, Loved it up there... you might even be better off, not right on the Italian market like I was... if thats the block I'm thinking of, it's a really nice block, and the area is pretty good... you got 3 bars within a block of you too! The Royal, The Dive, and the friendly.... each on a little differant than the next... so I'd say go for it!

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