His mother says she would like to move to a safer neighborhood.

Five years ago, the family moved here from Brooklyn for what they thought was a safer neighborhood.

"Being a young adult, you want to be able to live in a safe neighborhood," she said.

They know better than anyone how quickly a safe neighborhood can turn violent.

Finally, with the booth's neighborhood apparently safe, he walked over.

"The reason they don't come to shop anymore is that it's not a safe neighborhood."

"I am a man of peace and this is a safe neighborhood."

She'd live in a pretty house in a safe neighborhood.

City Hall officials said they would order this only in the safest neighborhoods.

"It's not a safe neighborhood, but she went out a lot," he said.