Name: 4th Ward
Address: Paterson

About the neighborhood

4th Ward offers a peaceful neighborhood with calm streets set in a serene atmosphere. Residents find a variety of shopping options available nearby, including general and specialty grocery stores. The area features a range of eateries and cafes, providing plenty of dining choices. Educational facilities such as primary and high schools are conveniently close to many residences. Although the area does not have parks within its boundaries, well-maintained green spaces in adjacent communities remain easily accessible. Housing primarily includes spacious two- and three-bedroom duplexes and apartment buildings, reflecting a charming architectural heritage from before the 1960s. Bus lines serve the community with nearby stops for transit access.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is very feasible for house buyers in 4th Ward; most common errands can be run without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, the bike is a sometimes poor means of transportation in this area because the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive, and there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave. This area is not an especially convenient part of Paterson for traveling by car. Nonetheless, nearby highways are easy to reach from any home in 4th Ward. The transit in 4th Ward is also somewhat poor. Nevertheless, there is the Paterson and Hawthorne with access to the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line. The community is connected by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to get to without a vehicle from most properties for sale in 4th Ward. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. With regards to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away in this area. Likewise, owing to over 100 restaurants and about 10 cafes, 4th Ward is a good place in which to eat out. Home buyers benefit from numerous clothing stores within a short distance, for example along Passaic County 651 I.

Character

4th Ward is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Even though this part of Paterson is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the community. River Street in particular offers a good selection of nightlife. 4th Ward is good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. There are about 20 green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are especially well-situated, which results in them being easy to access from the majority of locations within the community.

Car friendly4.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.8

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly4.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk