10850 MacArthur Oakland,CA 94605 T. 510.875.2300 F. 510.875.2310 E. info@haartoakland.org Caltrans to clear Oakland homeless encampment near MacArthur Maze, Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Do not stay there. I wouldn't do it either. It is an old officer's quarters building. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. And I NEVER got the answer. Craig Raphael with the City will be reviewing the CIP process with the full BPAC. That part of West MacArthur is pretty bleak, right under a massive freeway interchange, which would make it bad enough even if the neighborhood was any good for visitors. Not only was Harold delightful, he took an abundant amount of time to show me various units, prospectus . Line 57 struggles to get across High Street during peak. If you want a modern apartment (Im assuming that means a newer development?) Least safe is a hard one and will vary depending on time like the other person said, but yeah probably Richmond. Nearby is homeroom (mac and cheese), Hawker fare (Sorta close + Thai), and many more good restaurants. Montclair is a pretty nice area for shopping and dining. Download a ride-share app, even if you dont usually use them. I've tried to save a little money on hotels on past vacations, and often ended up regretting it. We're arriving at SFO at 5:16 PM. Required fields are marked *. Later, MacArthur was more commonly used as a pass-through for large volumes of traffic, and now acts as a ramp for commuters heading to or coming off of I580. have their pros and cons. But given OP prioritizing safety, I'd say you're right in just saying to not do East of Fruitvale until they get to know the town better. It also had a property crime rate of 5,853.31 per 100,00 people, which is nearly 3 times greater than the national average. (2022 Crime Rates And Crime Stats), Is Burbank Safe To Visit? Please cancel your booking and stay somewhere else. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-15861013', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');San Francisco itself. The search engine finds the neighborhoods that are the optimum fit to the set of criteria you choose. High St & Fruitvale is pretty sketchy until you get East of MacArthur. It really depends on what you value and where you will be working? . As with most cities, the general consensus is that the more people that are out at night in certain areas, the more likely you are to be safe. The top solutions include flashing lights at crosswalks, parklets, decreased number of traffic lanes, added bike lanes, and widened sidewalks. He joined KPIX 5 in 2012, but has been reporting the news in the Bay Area since 2007. Your email address will not be published. It's not bad though. As outlined above, S.L.O.W. While nobody dissuades women from visiting Oakland alone, many caution them on their travels especially at night. I agree that you should stay in the City. In 2021 Oakland reported 6,533 violent crimes and had a violent crime rate of 1,505.91 per 100,000 people. Rockridge is quieter and has a lot of restaurants, BART, and grocery stores. 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If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. These children, youth, and families will all benefit from safer routes along MacArthur Blvd. Whatever you do, stay away from West Oakland. . "Enough is enough, really. Within California, more than 100% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Oakland. Closer to the lake is best and anything else I'd just avoid. Hi y'all, I'm hoping to move to Oakland in the coming months and looking for some advice on where to live - I haven't been to Oakland before so I'm not sure what the areas are like. Was contemplating SF but was told the weather is better in Oakland whilst still being close to SF to commute to work. AC Transit Major Corridors Study is included in this segment. Its a pain to carry around one with a wall plug, especially if you wont have a chance to use it! All the trademarks displayed on this page are the property of Location, Inc. 193-191 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611 is a studio property. Regardless of whether Oakland does well or poorly compared to all other cities and towns in the US of all sizes, compared to places with a similar population, it fares badly. It feels like the crack days of the 80s. Heres a graph showing you how Oaklands crime rate compares the most dangerous cities in the U.S. The traditional border for Deep East is 73rd/Hegenberger in my experience. I was born and raised in Oakland and it has always been rough, however the homeless problem is really out of control. $1,400,000. In a survey conducted with 132 residents and business owners regarding how they felt about their safety while walking, 31.8 percent reported feeling very unsafe to unsafe walking, while 59 percent reported experiencing an instance in which they felt threatened due to traffic conditions (Mills College Graduate Student Project; Oakland voters are behind improvement and approved two ballot measures in support of public safety and investment in streets through Measure KK and Measure BB, which passed with more than 70 percent support. As always, use caution and always be aware of your surroundings. Additionally, OakDOT received a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant to widen the sidewalks at key intersections with a record of collisions and safety issues (shown in blue on map at left). There's some good food around there. Do try Priceline--it works well for San Francisco. [7] Sunday-only service to the station on the Dublin/Pleasanton line was operated from February 11, 2019 to February 10, 2020. The Oakland Police Department was notified at approximately 4:40 a.m. that a motor vehicle accident occurred on West MacArthur Boulevard. But west of Telegraph Avenue is not good. I allow my children to walk by themselves and play outside." 0. It is relatively cheap there too. is relatively narrow so collaboration with both AC Transit and cyclists to allow adequate space to accommodate these modes would be required to ensure safe left turns and driveway access. Should I stay at a hotel near the airport? You will encounter problems around there if you dont belong. All About Max Winkler. We're a couple in our mid-fourties planning a trip to the USA. Please enter valid email address to continue. Yeah there is a potential commute to SF eventually for work but I dont know when that will start, People on NextDoor complain about living right on the lake due to noise. The areas between Seminary and Brookfield Village were dubbed The Killing Zone or The Killing Fields, Theres a saying in Oakland, "Anywhere by the lake, and youre fine. Some stop consolidation or relocation could help. 835 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94608. This property is not currently available for sale. Being a pedestrian or cyclist in the Laurel is a nightmare. If the hotel were on or east of Telegraph Avenue, I would say you've got a good deal. Montclair is a quiet, sleepy area with a mountain town vibe. Home to many San Fran commuters, Oakland itself has plenty to offer in the way of arts, culture, and sports. Several non-emergency systems including phone lines within the City of Oakland are currently impacted or offline. Pretty pricey though. Also, Covid has thrown a bunch of stuff off too. 754 47th St, Oakland, CA 94609. I don't want people to get the idea least safe = you going to get mugged or it's . Coliseum . Some are walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach, while others are closer to the Presidio. Date(s) & Update Frequency: ft. condo is a 3 bed, 4.0 bath unit. This was nine years ago, though, so ymmv. Come to Noccs- you wont look back! Ask the Yelp community! A driver being killed after colliding with a street tree at an excessive speed in 2018. MacArthur station is a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid transit station in the Temescal District of Oakland, California. I would stay away from West Oakland and Im male and well versed in bad neighborhoods. What time does the parking garage usually fill up on weekdays? There are some great mexican food and taco trucks but it would be best to avoid until you get a feel for things in Oakland or if you're with someone who's lived around here for a while. Also where in Dimond is parking plentiful? When looking at a crime map such as the one on Neighborhood Scout, the safest neighborhoods appear to be ENE of Oakland. You do want to sit back and relax when youre on vacation (even if its a work trip), but its good to be in the know on which neighborhoods should have you on your guard. In 2021, Oakland had a violent crime rate of 1,505.91 per 100,000 people. If you want to stay out after the event, move on to other areas for post-game celebrations (or commiserations). 2917 Macarthur Blvd Apt 3J, Oakland, CA 94602-3268 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. Your email address will not be published. whereas traffic flows immediately to the East and West have been upgraded with reduced traffic lanes, wider lanes, and the inclusion of dedicated bike lanes. Buy a portable phone charger. With a crime rate of 70 per one thousand residents, Oakland has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. I always saw multiple drivers available on the Uber/Lyft map, and I took rides at random times from 8am to night. In fact, your chance of getting your car stolen if you live in Oakland is one in 57.