I drove around the La Boheme neighborhood today. There is a great deal of convenience to the area, no doubt. I counted at least three pawn shops within half a block of La Boheme, and seemingly a half dozen laundromats. Check cashing also seems to be a thriving business in the locale.
Half of the local stores sported stylish bars in the windows and on the doors. Within one mile of the condos, one could easily find the kind of building dilapidation that speaks to the liely future real estate values of the area.
The transformation that occurs at the Park St underpass is truly astounding. Hillcrest is very well maintained, very clean, I could see owning a place in that area. The difference between the east and west side of that bridge is truly remarkable.
