Harlem-125th Street

125 Street Metronorth station is located in a neighborhood that is going through some gentrification, but the area is still a bit rough. I wouldn't recommend walking around at night. But the station itself, although a little run down, still has some of its beauty from earlier days. The waiting area on the main floor has beautifully maintained wood architecture. The bathrooms are often closed and that is an issue if nature calls, my feeling is they keep them locked to keep the drug users and homeless out of there. If you go outside, there is some pretty cool artwork on the old station's outside walls. The old station is right across the street. During the day, I feel like this area is safe enough to walk around. There are plenty of cops and i have seen them chase away the drug addicts and crazies. Keep some spare change in your pocket, so if you come across an aggressive panhandler, you can toss a few coins his way ,but usually, if you just ignore them they will leave you alone. There are small shops and places to grab a quick bite to eat just a short walk away if you want to get to know the neighborhood.