Living in Bayview Heights

I’m considering moving to 3rd Street near MLK Park in Bayview, and I’d love to hear from people who currently live nearby or know the area well.

The unit I’m looking at faces 3rd Street, so I’m particularly curious about what the immediate area is like in the evenings/nighttime.

How safe do you generally feel walking around after dark? Are there issues with people loitering outside, public drinking/drug use, harassment, sideshows, loud groups/cars, or other nighttime nuisance issues? How is the noise along 3rd itself?

I’ve spent some time in the neighborhood during the day and plan to visit at night as well, but obviously a few visits don’t tell you what it’s like to actually live there.

I’m less concerned about the neighborhood’s reputation and more interested in the day-to-day reality from people who live there. Would you personally feel comfortable regularly coming home around 10–11pm and walking from your car/transit to your building?

Would especially appreciate input from anyone living along 3rd Street or within a few blocks of MLK Park. Thanks!