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EileenF — 2012-08-13T20:23:36Z

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- [[Image(ParkAvepuprle.JPG, right, thumbnail, noborder, 300)]] - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|Park Avenue and the surrounding area in the Southeast Quadrant\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Boundaries'''\|\| - \|\|North - ["Park Avenue"]\|\| - \|\|South - ["Monroe Avenue"], Canterbury Road, and Harvard Street\|\| - \|\|East - Park Avenue\|\| - \|\|West - ["Alexander Street"]\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Neighborhood Association'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.park-avenue.org/ Park Avenue Merchants Association]\|\| - \|\|[http://parkavecentral.com/ Park Central Neighborhood Association]\|\| - - The '''Park Avenue area''' is perhaps the most popular ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"] it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned, and not to mention some ["cool houses" cool vintage architecture]. Also located within its borders is the smaller ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"] on the east. - - The Park Ave area is conveniently located within easy walking and ["biking"] distance of other Rochester hotspots. Northwest is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. A few blocks south is the ["Monroe Village"] portion of ["Monroe Avenue"], another active area of the city for restaurants and shops. West of Park Ave is the happening nightlife of the ["East End"], while the ["South Wedge"] is about a five-minute bike ride. Parts of Park Ave, Monroe Village, and the East End are considered to form the ["Park-Meigs Neighborhood"]. - - == Living in Park Ave == - Among the drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and a petty crime factor alleged to come from its high concentration of college students and proximity to the grittier Monroe Village. There is also a sizable homeless population that can often be seen rooting through the trash for returnables. Unlike the surrounding neighborhoods, Park Ave is lacking in racial and socioeconomic diversity and caters primarily to college or young professionals tastes. But overall, it's a very nice neighborhood with a ton of curb appeal. - - ##The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. - ##The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. - - === Parks and Gardens === - - The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman Street] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners. ["Goodwin Park"], located at the end of Sibley Place off ["East Avenue"], has a ["playgrounds" playground] for children and an entrance on Park Avenue. - - ["Cobbs Hill Park"] is within walking distance up ["Culver Road"]. - - ["Trees"] are plentiful, both on the Avenue itself and along the residential streets. - - === Apartment Info === - The Park Avenue area has many studio and one-bedroom ["apartments"] to offer. Studios range from $500-$710 most with all utilities included, with the average price around $550 (with heat and water included). One-bedroom apartments range from about $600 to $1000+, most with heat and hot water included. (It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search!) Two-bedroom apartments, single rooms, and whole houses are also available but are not as common. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. Two-bedroom apartments usually range between $800 and $1000+ depending on amenities. Houses for rent tend to be large and pricey. - - === For U of R students === - You can ["biking" bike] to both the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus] and the ["Eastman School of Music"]. The latter is much closer and can be walked to in about twenty to forty-five minutes, depending on where you are in the Park Ave area. The [http://www.rochester.edu/parking/options/busesandshuttles.html Orange Line] shuttlebus is available free to UR students and employees, with stops at East and Alexander, East and Barrington, and at Park and ["Culver Road" Culver]. - - === Establishments === - - ''See ["Park Avenue"] for businesses located on the Avenue itself.'' - - * ["Cats & Critters"] - Somerton Rd. - * ["Dartmouth House Bed and Breakfast"] - Dartmouth St. - * ["French Quarter Cafe"] - ["South Goodman Street"] (Cajun) - * ["Kirkhaven"] - ["Alexander Street"] - * ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"] - Harvard and Canterbury - * ["NorthCreek Woodworks"] - Custom furniture on Somerton Rd. - * ["Rochester Clayworks"] - Milburn Street - - == Awards == - The Park Avenue neighborhood was voted "Best Neighborhood" in ["City Newspaper"]'s "Best Of" Awards in 2008, and "Best Neighborhood/Town" in 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]] - - [[Comments]] - ------ - ''2012-04-17 20:39:16'' [[nbsp]] My impressions: - - 1. Park Avenue is often promoted as a great shopping destination. Although there are a few cool boutiques, the vast majority of the businesses here are either restaurants or salons. - - 2. Most Park Ave residents are either students or recent graduates. It's like being on a college campus: everyone you see is young! This also means that the populace is semi-transient and isn't putting down roots here. Outside the ABC Streets Neighborhood (which has few rental units) there's really no sense of community like you have in the South Wedge. - - 4. Park Ave is also very white. Very odd in a city that's almost 40% black. - - 5. The crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than you think. This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map], [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site, indicates that there is a high level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable, both to being stolen and being broken into. (Try to get a place with off-street parking or better yet, a garage.) I had my bike snatched, although that can and will happen anywhere (thieves love bikes). There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. Violent crime, on the other hand, seems pretty nonexistent. - - 6. Lots of curb appeal and great gardens. You're actually better off looking at cool architecture than shopping. - - --["Users/EileenF"]	+ #redirect Park Avenue

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EileenF — 2012-08-06T00:17:56Z

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EileenF — 2012-07-22T21:15:32Z

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- The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman Street] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.	+ The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman Street] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners. ["Goodwin Park"], located at the end of Sibley Place off ["East Avenue"], has a ["playgrounds" playground] for children and an entrance on Park Avenue.
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- ["Cobbs Hill Park"] is within walking distance up ["Culver Road"]. ["Goodwin Park"] is also nearby, located at the end of Sibley Place, off ["East Avenue"] near ["Meigs Street"]. It has a playground for children.	+ ["Cobbs Hill Park"] is within walking distance up ["Culver Road"].

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EileenF — 2012-07-07T23:00:01Z

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- 5. '''The crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than you think.''' This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map], [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site, indicates that there is a high level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable, both to being stolen and being broken into. (Try to get a place with off-street parking or better yet, a garage.) I had my bike snatched, although that can and will happen anywhere (thieves love bikes). There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. Violent crime, on the other hand, seems pretty nonexistent.	+ 5. The crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than you think. This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map], [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site, indicates that there is a high level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable, both to being stolen and being broken into. (Try to get a place with off-street parking or better yet, a garage.) I had my bike snatched, although that can and will happen anywhere (thieves love bikes). There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. Violent crime, on the other hand, seems pretty nonexistent.

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EileenF — 2012-06-19T02:34:11Z

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- The '''Park Avenue Area''' is perhaps the most popular ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"] it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned, and not to mention some ["cool houses" cool vintage architecture]. Also located within its borders are ["Park-Meigs Neighborhood" Park-Meigs] on the west and the ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"] on the east.	+ The '''Park Avenue area''' is perhaps the most popular ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"] it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned, and not to mention some ["cool houses" cool vintage architecture]. Also located within its borders is the smaller ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"] on the east.
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- The neighborhood is conveniently located within easy walking and ["biking"] distance of other Rochester hotspots. Northwest is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. A few blocks south is the ["Monroe Village"] portion of ["Monroe Avenue"], another active area of the city for restaurants and shops. West of Park Ave is the happening nightlife of the ["East End"], while the ["South Wedge"] is about a five-minute bike ride.	+ The Park Ave area is conveniently located within easy walking and ["biking"] distance of other Rochester hotspots. Northwest is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. A few blocks south is the ["Monroe Village"] portion of ["Monroe Avenue"], another active area of the city for restaurants and shops. West of Park Ave is the happening nightlife of the ["East End"], while the ["South Wedge"] is about a five-minute bike ride. Parts of Park Ave, Monroe Village, and the East End are considered to form the ["Park-Meigs Neighborhood"].

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EileenF — 2012-06-19T02:30:42Z

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EileenF — 2012-06-19T02:19:26Z

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EileenF — 2012-06-19T02:18:18Z

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	+ === Establishments (Including Park-["East Avenue" East]) === + + ''See ["Park Avenue"] for businesses located on the Avenue itself.'' + + * ["Cats & Critters"] - Somerton Rd. + * ["Dartmouth House Bed and Breakfast"] - Dartmouth St. + * ["French Quarter Cafe"] - ["South Goodman Street"] (Cajun) + * ["The Generosity Store"] - South Goodman + * ["JGK Galleries"] - Vick Park B + * ["Kirkhaven"] - ["Alexander Street"] + * ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"] - Harvard and Canterbury + * ["NorthCreek Woodworks"] - Custom furniture on Somerton Rd. + * ["Park Avenue Travel"] - Buckingham St. + * ["Plymouth Spiritualist Church"] - Vick Park A + * ["Rochester Clayworks"] + * ["St. Paul's Child Care"] - Vick Park B + * ["Thomas Laurence Salon"] - ["Meigs Street"] +

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EileenF — 2012-06-15T12:40:47Z

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EileenF — 2012-05-20T19:27:52Z

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- The '''Park Avenue Area''' is perhaps the most popular ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"] it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned. The easternmost portion of the area is known as the ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"]. The neighborhood is also known for its attractive ["Cool Houses" vintage architecture].	+ The '''Park Avenue Area''' is perhaps the most popular ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"] it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned, and not to mention some ["cool houses" cool vintage architecture]. The easternmost portion of the area is known as the ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"].

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EileenF — 2012-05-20T19:26:57Z

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EileenF — 2012-05-20T05:51:40Z

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- The Park Avenue ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] was voted "Best Neighborhood" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best ["Neighborhoods" Neighborhood]/Town" in 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]]	+ The Park Avenue neighborhood was voted "Best Neighborhood" in ["City Newspaper"]'s "Best Of" Awards in 2008, and "Best Neighborhood/Town" in 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]]

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EileenF — 2012-05-20T00:25:45Z

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- 2. On the other hand, the Park Ave area is surrounded by several other popular neighborhoods. ["Monroe Village"] and the ["South Wedge"] on one side, ["East Avenue"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] on the other. ["Downtown"] is also very close - just up East Ave. Everything is within either walking or biking distance. - - 3. Most Park Ave residents are either students or recent graduates. It's like being on a college campus: everyone you see is young! This also means that the populace is semi-transient and isn't putting down roots here. There's no sense of community like you have in the South Wedge.	+ 2. Most Park Ave residents are either students or recent graduates. It's like being on a college campus: everyone you see is young! This also means that the populace is semi-transient and isn't putting down roots here. Outside the ABC Streets Neighborhood (which has few rental units) there's really no sense of community like you have in the South Wedge.
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- 5. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map] is [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site. The map indicates that there is a pretty good level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. I had my bike stolen, although that can and will happen anywhere (thieves love bikes). There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. Violent crime is pretty low, however.	+ 5. '''The crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than you think.''' This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map], [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site, indicates that there is a high level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable, both to being stolen and being broken into. (Try to get a place with off-street parking or better yet, a garage.) I had my bike snatched, although that can and will happen anywhere (thieves love bikes). There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. Violent crime, on the other hand, seems pretty nonexistent.

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EileenF — 2012-05-20T00:16:01Z

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EileenF — 2012-05-20T00:15:31Z

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- = Overview = - The ["Park Avenue"] ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] is perhaps the most popular neighborhood in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"], it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned. The easternmost portion of the area is known as the ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"].	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|Park Avenue and the surrounding area in the Southeast Quadrant\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Boundaries'''\|\| + \|\|North - ["Park Avenue"]\|\| + \|\|South - ["Monroe Avenue"] and ["Interstate 490"]\|\| + \|\|East - Park Avenue\|\| + \|\|West - ["Alexander Street"]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Neighborhood Association'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.park-avenue.org/ Park Avenue Merchants Association]\|\| + \|\|[http://parkavecentral.com/ Park Central Neighborhood Association]\|\|
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- Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. This is fitting since, like Greenwich Village, it has gentrified. Over the last few years become more expensive to visit, live, or shop there, which has driven out several of the businesses that help revive the area.	+ The '''Park Avenue Area''' is perhaps the most popular ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"] it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned. The easternmost portion of the area is known as the ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"].
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- Northwest of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], another city neighborhood that is very walkable, with places to go and interesting shops. A few blocks south is ["Monroe Avenue"], a major street and another active area of the city for shops. - - More info can be found on [http://www.park-avenue.org/ the Park Avenue Merchants Association] and [http://parkavecentral.com/ Park Ave Central Neighborhood Association] websites.	+ The neighborhood is conveniently located within easy walking and ["biking"] distance of other Rochester hotspots. Northwest is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. A few blocks south is the ["Monroe Village"] portion of ["Monroe Avenue"], another active area of the city for restaurants and shops. West of Park Ave is the happening nightlife of the ["East End"], while the ["South Wedge"] is about a five-minute bike ride.
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- Among the drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and a petty crime factor that is alleged to come from its proximity to the ["Monroe Village"] neighborhood. Unlike the surrounding neighborhoods, Park Ave is lacking in racial and socioeconomic diversity. The area is within walking distance of many of downtown Rochester's hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Avenue" Monroe Ave], Park Ave heavily slanted towards the interests of urban "yuppie" living, and caters primarily to college or young professionals tastes. But overall, it's a very nice neighborhood.	+ Among the drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and a petty crime factor alleged to come from its high concentration of college students and proximity to the grittier Monroe Village. There is also a sizable homeless population that can often be seen rooting through the trash for returnables. Unlike the surrounding neighborhoods, Park Ave is lacking in racial and socioeconomic diversity and caters primarily to college or young professionals tastes. But overall, it's a very nice neighborhood with a ton of curb appeal.
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- The former ["Bus 72"] that ran along ["Alexander Street"] is now serviced by a private company, First Transit; this bus runs between the ["Eastman School of Music"] downtown and the ["University of Rochester" UR] River Campus and is free to ["University of Rochester" UR] students.
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- The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.	+ The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman Street] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.
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- ["Cobbs Hill Park"] is within walking distance up ["Culver Road"]. ["Goodwin Park"] is also nearby, located at the end of Sibley Place, off ["East Avenue"] near ["Meigs Street" Meigs]. It has a playground for children.	+ ["Cobbs Hill Park"] is within walking distance up ["Culver Road"]. ["Goodwin Park"] is also nearby, located at the end of Sibley Place, off ["East Avenue"] near ["Meigs Street"]. It has a playground for children.
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- The Park Avenue area has many studio and 1 bedroom apartments to offer. Studio apartments range from $350-$710 most with all utilities included, with the average price around $500 (with heat and water included). 1 bedroom apartments range from $400 to $750 most with heat and hot water included. ''It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search!'' You will typically find 1 bedroom apartments for around $575 with heat and hot water included. This area also has 2 bedroom apartments, houses and single rooms for rent, but they are not as predominate in the Park Avenue area as studios and 1 bedrooms. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. 2 bedroom apartments range between $600 and $1250 depending on amenities, but typically a 2 bedroom with heat and hot water included would be priced around $775 a month. There are some houses to rent in the Park Avenue area, but they are mostly large 4 or 5+ bedroom houses starting at $1400 per month with no utilities included.	+ The Park Avenue area has many studio and one-bedroom ["apartments"] to offer. Studios range from $500-$710 most with all utilities included, with the average price around $550 (with heat and water included). One-bedroom apartments range from about $600 to $1000+, most with heat and hot water included. (It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search!) Two-bedroom apartments, single rooms, and whole houses are also available but are not as common. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. Two-bedroom apartments usually range between $800 and $1000+ depending on amenities. Houses for rent tend to be large and pricey.
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- ===Living for U of R students === - It is not within walking distance to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free ["Bus 72" shuttle bus] that runs along Alexander Street; if you don't have a car, staying within walking distance of Alexander Street is a real plus.	+ === For U of R students === + You can ["biking" bike] to both the ["University of Rochester"] ["University of Rochester/River Campus" River Campus] and the ["Eastman School of Music"]. The latter is much closer and can be walked to in about twenty to forty-five minutes, depending on where you are in the Park Ave area. The [http://www.rochester.edu/parking/options/busesandshuttles.html Orange Line] shuttlebus is available free to UR students and employees, with stops at East and Alexander, East and Barrington, and at Park and ["Culver Road" Culver].

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- The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green Space"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.	+ The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.

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EileenF — 2012-05-16T12:02:46Z

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- The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The Park Avenue Green Space, located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.	+ The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The ["Park Avenue Green Space"], located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners.

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EileenF — 2012-05-16T02:45:19Z

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	+ + === Parks and Gardens === + + The area is home to several small parks as well as some wonderful ["Cool Gardens" gardens]. ["Morrison Park"] marks the entrance to the ABC Streets section, while the ["Massaro Sculpture Garden"], privately owned and maintained, is very much an outdoor art exhibit. The Park Avenue Green Space, located on Park Ave between Westminister Road and Barrington Street, provides a nice respite from strolling and is decorated every year for Christmas. A larger green space, located adjacent to the ["South Goodman Street" Goodman] intersection, is owned by the ["Rochester Museum and Science Center"] and is popular with dog owners. + + ["Cobbs Hill Park"] is within walking distance up ["Culver Road"]. ["Goodwin Park"] is also nearby, located at the end of Sibley Place, off ["East Avenue"] near ["Meigs Street" Meigs]. It has a playground for children.

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EileenF — 2012-05-15T02:35:32Z

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- The ["Park Avenue"] ["Rochester Neighborhoods" area] is perhaps the most popular area in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"], it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned.	+ The ["Park Avenue"] ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] is perhaps the most popular neighborhood in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"], it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned. The easternmost portion of the area is known as the ["ABC Streets Neighborhood"].
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EileenF — 2012-04-18T15:09:31Z

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- 5. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map] is [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site. Now I've never had a problem, but the map indicates that there is a pretty good level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble.	+ 5. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map] is [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site. The map indicates that there is a pretty good level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. I had my bike stolen, although that can and will happen anywhere (thieves love bikes). There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. Violent crime is pretty low, however.

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EileenF — 2012-04-18T15:03:35Z

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- 5. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. I've never had a problem, but the stats indicate that there is a pretty good level of theft and the occasional mugging. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble.	+ 5. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. This [http://classic.crimereports.com/widget/widget.html?CRSearch=Rochester,NY crime map] is [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/crimemapping/ linked] to through the Rochester Public Safety site. Now I've never had a problem, but the map indicates that there is a pretty good level of theft, burglary, and the occasional mugging in the Park Ave area. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble.

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EileenF — 2012-04-18T11:55:19Z

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- 4. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. I've never had a problem, but the stats indicate that there is a pretty good level of theft and the occasional mugging. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble.	+ 4. Park Ave is also very white. Very odd in a city that's almost 40% black.
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- 5. Lots of curb appeal and great gardens. You're actually better off looking at cool architecture than shopping.	+ 5. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. I've never had a problem, but the stats indicate that there is a pretty good level of theft and the occasional mugging. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. + + 6. Lots of curb appeal and great gardens. You're actually better off looking at cool architecture than shopping.

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EileenF — 2012-04-18T00:45:35Z

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- The Park Avenue area has many studio and 1 bedroom apartments to offer. Studio apartments range from $350-$710 most with all utilities included, with the average price around $400(with heat and water included). 1 bedroom apartments range from $400 to $750 most with heat and hot water included. ''It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search!'' You will typically find 1 bedroom apartments for around $575 with heat and hot water included. This area also has 2 bedroom apartments, houses and single rooms for rent, but they are not as predominate in the Park Avenue area as studios and 1 bedrooms. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. 2 bedroom apartments range between $600 and $1250 depending on amenities, but typically a 2 bedroom with heat and hot water included would be priced around $775 a month. There are some houses to rent in the Park Avenue area, but they are mostly large 4 or 5+ bedroom houses starting at $1400 per month with no utilities included.	+ The Park Avenue area has many studio and 1 bedroom apartments to offer. Studio apartments range from $350-$710 most with all utilities included, with the average price around $500 (with heat and water included). 1 bedroom apartments range from $400 to $750 most with heat and hot water included. ''It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search!'' You will typically find 1 bedroom apartments for around $575 with heat and hot water included. This area also has 2 bedroom apartments, houses and single rooms for rent, but they are not as predominate in the Park Avenue area as studios and 1 bedrooms. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. 2 bedroom apartments range between $600 and $1250 depending on amenities, but typically a 2 bedroom with heat and hot water included would be priced around $775 a month. There are some houses to rent in the Park Avenue area, but they are mostly large 4 or 5+ bedroom houses starting at $1400 per month with no utilities included.

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EileenF — 2012-04-18T00:42:56Z

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- 2. On the other hand, Park Ave is pretty much right in the middle of several very popular neighborhoods. ["Monroe Village"] and the ["South Wedge"] on one side, ["East Avenue"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] on the other. Everything is within either walking or biking distance.	+ 2. On the other hand, the Park Ave area is surrounded by several other popular neighborhoods. ["Monroe Village"] and the ["South Wedge"] on one side, ["East Avenue"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] on the other. ["Downtown"] is also very close - just up East Ave. Everything is within either walking or biking distance.

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EileenF — 2012-04-18T00:41:06Z

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- 2. On the other hand, Park Ave is pretty much right in the middle of several very happening neighborhoods. ["Monroe Village"] and the ["South Wedge"] on one side, ["East Avenue"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] on the other. Everything is within either walking or biking distance.	+ 2. On the other hand, Park Ave is pretty much right in the middle of several very popular neighborhoods. ["Monroe Village"] and the ["South Wedge"] on one side, ["East Avenue"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] on the other. Everything is within either walking or biking distance.
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EileenF — 2012-04-18T00:39:16Z

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	+ ------ + ''2012-04-17 20:39:16'' [[nbsp]] My impressions: + + 1. Park Avenue is often promoted as a great shopping destination. Although there are a few cool boutiques, the vast majority of the businesses here are either restaurants or salons. + + 2. On the other hand, Park Ave is pretty much right in the middle of several very happening neighborhoods. ["Monroe Village"] and the ["South Wedge"] on one side, ["East Avenue"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"] on the other. Everything is within either walking or biking distance. + + 3. Most Park Ave residents are either students or recent graduates. It's like being on a college campus: everyone you see is young! This also means that the populace is semi-transient and isn't putting down roots here. There's no sense of community like you have in the South Wedge. + + 4. I'm told by some very reliable sources that the crime rate in this neighborhood is higher than people think. I've never had a problem, but the stats indicate that there is a pretty good level of theft and the occasional mugging. Cars are especially vulnerable to break-ins and apparently the homeowners insurance rates are quite high. There is also a surprising number of homeless people but I've never heard of them being any trouble. + + 5. Lots of curb appeal and great gardens. + + --["Users/EileenF"]

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EileenF — 2012-04-18T00:27:46Z

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EileenF — 2012-01-27T18:02:25Z

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- The ["Park Avenue"] ["Rochester Neighborhoods" area] is perhaps the most popular area in the city for strolling and shopping in an 'urban' environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"], it has a good selection of shops, cafe's, and pubs, most of which are independently owned.	+ The ["Park Avenue"] ["Rochester Neighborhoods" area] is perhaps the most popular area in the city for strolling and shopping in an urban environment. Centered on the street ["Park Avenue"], it has a good selection of shops, cafes, and pubs, most of which are independently owned.
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- Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. This is fitting since, like Greenwich Village, it has gentrified. Over the last few years become more expensive to visit, live, or shop there driving out several of the businesses that help revive the area.	+ Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. This is fitting since, like Greenwich Village, it has gentrified. Over the last few years become more expensive to visit, live, or shop there, which has driven out several of the businesses that help revive the area.
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- North West of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], another city neighborhood that is walkable, with places to go and interesting shops. A few blocks south is ["Monroe Avenue"], a major street, and another active area of the city for shops.	+ Northwest of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], another city neighborhood that is very walkable, with places to go and interesting shops. A few blocks south is ["Monroe Avenue"], a major street and another active area of the city for shops.
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- Among the drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and a petty crime factor that is alleged to come from it's proximity to the Lower Monroe Avenue neighborhood. The neighborhood has some diversity, but not as much as the surrounding neighborhoods. The Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochester's hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Avenue"] it's heavily slanted towards the interests of urban 'yuppie' living, and college or young professionals tastes. It's a very nice neighborhood.	+ Among the drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and a petty crime factor that is alleged to come from its proximity to the ["Monroe Village"] neighborhood. Unlike the surrounding neighborhoods, Park Ave is lacking in racial and socioeconomic diversity. The area is within walking distance of many of downtown Rochester's hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Avenue" Monroe Ave], Park Ave heavily slanted towards the interests of urban "yuppie" living, and caters primarily to college or young professionals tastes. But overall, it's a very nice neighborhood.

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EileenF — 2011-08-10T12:39:15Z

Made a link to the Park Avenue page that lists all the businesses

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purdue512 — 2011-02-02T01:27:15Z

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JackGreenky — 2010-04-25T13:34:47Z

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- The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the red line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along ["Alexander Street"]; this bus runs between the ["Eastman School of Music"] downtown and the ["University of Rochester" UR] River Campus (and is free to ["University of Rochester" UR] students).	+ ##The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. + ##The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. + The former ["Bus 72"] that ran along ["Alexander Street"] is now serviced by a private company, First Transit; this bus runs between the ["Eastman School of Music"] downtown and the ["University of Rochester" UR] River Campus and is free to ["University of Rochester" UR] students.
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- The Park Avenue neighborhood was voted "Best Neighborhood" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best Neighborhood/Town" in 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]]	+ The Park Avenue ["Rochester Neighborhoods" neighborhood] was voted "Best Neighborhood" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best ["Neighborhoods" Neighborhood]/Town" in 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]]

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alexandergartley — 2009-11-12T16:27:29Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-12T16:07:36Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-07-18T15:03:29Z

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badfish — 2007-12-10T16:50:20Z

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- The only drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and less diversity (ethnic, cultural, or economic). The Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochester's hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Avenue"] it's heavily slanted towards the interests of urban 'yuppie' living, and college or young professionals tastes. That aside, it's a very nice neighborhood.	+ Among the drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and a petty crime factor that is alleged to come from it's proximity to the Lower Monroe Avenue neighborhood. The neighborhood has some diversity, but not as much as the surrounding neighborhoods. The Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochester's hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Avenue"] it's heavily slanted towards the interests of urban 'yuppie' living, and college or young professionals tastes. It's a very nice neighborhood.

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alexandergartley — 2007-07-24T20:19:57Z

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- North West of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], another city neighborhood that is walkable, with places to go and interesting shops. A few blocks south is ["Monroe Avenue"], a major street, and another active area of the city for shops.	+ North West of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], another city neighborhood that is walkable, with places to go and interesting shops. A few blocks south is ["Monroe Avenue"], a major street, and another active area of the city for shops.
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- It is not within walking distance to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free ["Bus 72" shuttle bus] that runs along Alexander Street; if you don't have a car, staying within walking distance of Alexander Street is a real plus. - - -	+ It is not within walking distance to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free ["Bus 72" shuttle bus] that runs along Alexander Street; if you don't have a car, staying within walking distance of Alexander Street is a real plus.

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RudyBang — 2006-01-19T17:08:04Z

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- The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for strolling and shopping in an 'urban' environment. Centered on the street Park Ave, it has a good selection of shops, cafe's, and pubs, most of which are independantly owned.	+ The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for strolling and shopping in an 'urban' environment. Centered on the street Park Ave, it has a good selection of shops, cafe's, and pubs, most of which are independently owned.
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- The only drawbacks to living in this areaa are higher rents and less diversity (ethnic, cultural, or economic). The Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Ave"] it's heavily slanted towards the interests of urban 'yuppie' living, and college or young professionals tastes. That aside, it's a very nice neighborhood.	+ The only drawbacks to living in this area are higher rents and less diversity (ethnic, cultural, or economic). The Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Avenue"] it's heavily slanted towards the interests of urban 'yuppie' living, and college or young professionals tastes. That aside, it's a very nice neighborhood.
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- The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the red line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the Eastman School of Music downtown and the U of R River Campus (and is free to U of R students).	+ The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the red line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the ["Eastman School of Music"] downtown and the ["University of Rochester" UR] River Campus (and is free to ["University of Rochester" UR] students).
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- it is not within walking distance to the U of R campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the U of R campus. While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free U of R shuttle bus that runs along Alexander; if you dont have a car staying within walking distance of Alexander Ave is a real plus.	+ It is not within walking distance to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the ["University of Rochester" UR] campus. While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free ["Bus 72" shuttle bus] that runs along Alexander Street; if you don't have a car, staying within walking distance of Alexander Street is a real plus.

Park Avenue Area

FarMcKon — 2006-01-19T16:32:31Z

updated, made less U of R centric

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- The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for students and young adults in general to reside. Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. It is a lively area filled with cafes, pubs, restaurants and boutiques. Close by, ["Monroe Avenue"] is another eclectic area of shops, ethnic restaurants and unique local businesses.	+ = Overview = + The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for strolling and shopping in an 'urban' environment. Centered on the street Park Ave, it has a good selection of shops, cafe's, and pubs, most of which are independantly owned.
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- Just north of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. This area is named for the high volume of cultural institutions and artists working in the area. Particularly notable are the ["Village Gate" Village Gate Square] and the ["Memorial Art Gallery"] of the ["University of Rochester"].	+ Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. This is fitting since, like Greenwich Village, it has gentrified. Over the last few years become more expensive to visit, live, or shop there driving out several of the businesses that help revive the area.
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- The only drawbacks to living in this area are relatively higher rents and a longer commute to the U of R. Although the Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, it is not within walking distance to the U of R campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the U of R campus. The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the red line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the Eastman School of Music downtown and the U of R River Campus and is free to U of R students! - - The Park Avenue area has many studio and 1 bedroom apartments to offer. Studio apartments range from $350 to $710 most with all utilities included; usually you will find studios for around $400 with at least heat and hot water included. 1 bedroom apartments range from $400 to $750 most with heat and hot water included. It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search! You will typically find 1 bedroom apartments for around $575 with heat and hot water included. This area also has 2 bedroom apartments, houses and single rooms for rent, but they are not as predominate in the Park Avenue area as studios and 1 bedrooms. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. 2 bedroom apartments range between $600 and $1250 depending on amenities, but typically a 2 bedroom with heat and hot water included would be priced around $775 a month. There are some houses to rent in the Park Avenue area, but they are mostly large 4 or 5+ bedroom houses starting at $1400 per month with no utilities included. - - While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free U of R shuttle bus that runs along Alexander; if you dont have a car staying within walking distance of Alexander Ave is a real plus.	+ North West of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], another city neighborhood that is walkable, with places to go and interesting shops. A few blocks south is ["Monroe Avenue"], a major street, and another active area of the city for shops.
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	+ + == Living in Park Ave == + The only drawbacks to living in this areaa are higher rents and less diversity (ethnic, cultural, or economic). The Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, but unlike ["Monroe Ave"] it's heavily slanted towards the interests of urban 'yuppie' living, and college or young professionals tastes. That aside, it's a very nice neighborhood. + + The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the red line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the Eastman School of Music downtown and the U of R River Campus (and is free to U of R students). + + === Apartment Info === + The Park Avenue area has many studio and 1 bedroom apartments to offer. Studio apartments range from $350-$710 most with all utilities included, with the average price around $400(with heat and water included). 1 bedroom apartments range from $400 to $750 most with heat and hot water included. ''It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search!'' You will typically find 1 bedroom apartments for around $575 with heat and hot water included. This area also has 2 bedroom apartments, houses and single rooms for rent, but they are not as predominate in the Park Avenue area as studios and 1 bedrooms. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. 2 bedroom apartments range between $600 and $1250 depending on amenities, but typically a 2 bedroom with heat and hot water included would be priced around $775 a month. There are some houses to rent in the Park Avenue area, but they are mostly large 4 or 5+ bedroom houses starting at $1400 per month with no utilities included. + + ===Living for U of R students === + it is not within walking distance to the U of R campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the U of R campus. While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free U of R shuttle bus that runs along Alexander; if you dont have a car staying within walking distance of Alexander Ave is a real plus. + + +

Park Avenue Area

RudyBang — 2006-01-19T11:04:11Z

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- The only drawbacks to living in this area are relatively higher rents and a longer commute to the U of R. Although the Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, it is not within walking distance to the U of R campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the U of R campus. The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the yellow line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the Eastman School of Music downtown and the U of R River Campus and is free to U of R students!	+ The only drawbacks to living in this area are relatively higher rents and a longer commute to the U of R. Although the Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, it is not within walking distance to the U of R campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the U of R campus. The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the red line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the Eastman School of Music downtown and the U of R River Campus and is free to U of R students!

Park Avenue Area

Jenniferramsey — 2005-11-09T15:29:45Z

Fixed bottom link

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- More info can be found on ['http://www.park-avenue.org/' the Park Avenue Merchants Association'] site.	+ More info can be found on [http://www.park-avenue.org/ the Park Avenue Merchants Association] site.

Park Avenue Area

AndrewWheeland — 2005-11-09T05:32:03Z

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- The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for students and young adults in general to reside. Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. It is a lively area filled with cafes, pubs, restaurants and boutiques. Close by, ["Monroe Avenue"] is another eclectic area of shops, ethnic restaurants and unique local businesses.Monroe Avenue	+ The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for students and young adults in general to reside. Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. It is a lively area filled with cafes, pubs, restaurants and boutiques. Close by, ["Monroe Avenue"] is another eclectic area of shops, ethnic restaurants and unique local businesses.

Park Avenue Area

JohnMoriello — 2005-08-06T14:24:01Z

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	+ + More info can be found on ['http://www.park-avenue.org/' the Park Avenue Merchants Association'] site.

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FarMcKon — 2005-04-20T02:41:38Z

Neighborhood of the arts is a seprate neighborhood,thankyouverymuch

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- The Park Avenue area also includes the Neighborhood of the Arts, an area bounded by Main Street, East Avenue, Goodman Street and Culver Road. This area is named for the high volume of cultural institutions and artists working in the area. Particularly notable are the ["Village Gate Square Shopping Center"] and the ["Memorial Art Gallery"] of the ["University of Rochester"].	+ Just north of the Park Ave Area is the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"]. This area is named for the high volume of cultural institutions and artists working in the area. Particularly notable are the ["Village Gate" Village Gate Square] and the ["Memorial Art Gallery"] of the ["University of Rochester"].

Park Avenue Area

RyDahl — 2005-03-17T15:50:40Z

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	+ The Park Avenue area is perhaps the most popular area in the city for students and young adults in general to reside. Park Avenue itself has been called the Greenwich Village of Rochester. It is a lively area filled with cafes, pubs, restaurants and boutiques. Close by, ["Monroe Avenue"] is another eclectic area of shops, ethnic restaurants and unique local businesses.Monroe Avenue + + The Park Avenue area also includes the Neighborhood of the Arts, an area bounded by Main Street, East Avenue, Goodman Street and Culver Road. This area is named for the high volume of cultural institutions and artists working in the area. Particularly notable are the ["Village Gate Square Shopping Center"] and the ["Memorial Art Gallery"] of the ["University of Rochester"]. + + The only drawbacks to living in this area are relatively higher rents and a longer commute to the U of R. Although the Park Avenue area is within walking distance to many of downtown Rochesters hot spots, it is not within walking distance to the U of R campus. In a car it takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes from the Park Avenue area to the U of R campus. The area is also well serviced by the Rochester city bus system. The color-coded bus lines are shown in the area map above. Pay particular attention to the yellow line (["Bus 72"]) that runs along Alexander Street; this bus runs between the Eastman School of Music downtown and the U of R River Campus and is free to U of R students! + + The Park Avenue area has many studio and 1 bedroom apartments to offer. Studio apartments range from $350 to $710 most with all utilities included; usually you will find studios for around $400 with at least heat and hot water included. 1 bedroom apartments range from $400 to $750 most with heat and hot water included. It is harder to find 1 bedroom apartments with all utilities included, but there are some out there and they are worth the search! You will typically find 1 bedroom apartments for around $575 with heat and hot water included. This area also has 2 bedroom apartments, houses and single rooms for rent, but they are not as predominate in the Park Avenue area as studios and 1 bedrooms. Rooms for rent start at $325 with some utilities included. 2 bedroom apartments range between $600 and $1250 depending on amenities, but typically a 2 bedroom with heat and hot water included would be priced around $775 a month. There are some houses to rent in the Park Avenue area, but they are mostly large 4 or 5+ bedroom houses starting at $1400 per month with no utilities included. + + While shopping for a place to live in the Park Avenue area, keep in mind the free U of R shuttle bus that runs along Alexander; if you dont have a car staying within walking distance of Alexander Ave is a real plus.