What are the "nice" streets in Jersey City neighborhoods?

[Helen Schmid]

Hi all! First post here. My husband and I have been renting in the Grove St, Downtown area for 2 years and are looking to purchase our first property, a rent & hold duplex or triplex where we will be living in one unit and renting the remainder. We're interested in Journal Sq, The Heights, and Bergen Lafayette/Communipaw area. 

I don't think it's possible to "house hack"in this area due to the low cap rates here, but we're looking to save as much rent as possible through a MFH purchase while still feeling "safe" in our neighborhood. We all know that there is a lot of variation street by street and I'd love to know what you think the nicer streets are in each neighborhood. We are adding to our list through lots of biking & walking, but would love to hear your suggestions.

At the top of my head, I have Magnolia St in JSQ, near Central Ave in the Heights, and Astor Place in Bergen Lafayette. I also like the Communipaw area on Pine or Monitor streets near the light rail.