It’s not misleading to say rents have gone up, it’s misleading because Providence is so small as a land area, it’s basically like taking only the inner 25% of DC and calculating housing prices. For a city like Dc or Oakland, if you did a similar land area for Providence you’d be including East Providence, Pawtucket, etc.

You can live within 5 minutes of downtown Providence and not actually live in PVD.

Rents have gone up most places, yes, but to use this ranking is a bit misleading because it’s looking at such a sliver of this area (the Providence metro is considered to be most of the state). Usually housing so close to the downtown area of a city is more pricey, so this kinda makes sense that looking at only 20 sq miles will lead to a pretty high price.

These numbers are probably a bit misleading since they are using what appears to be city limits. Providence CITY is actually a VERY small land area - only 20 sq miles.

Scottsdale (also on this list by us) is 183 sq miles. Oakland is 78. DC is 70 sq miles.

You can live less than 5 mins away from downtown and not live in PVD.

Not saying housing prices aren’t high, increases, etc - but not sure this is the best way to look at it.

Right there? Providence is cheap compared to Boston.

I still can’t wrap my head around a place called “not just snacks” a) being a restaurant b) being an Indian restaurant

They are probably missing so much business because of this name.

I get it for sure…..just thought would be helpful. Brown has a great recreation complex including pool but not sure there’s indoor climbing.

Regardless how is it terrifying to have underground parking? It’s quite common?

I know Ri is small, but where do you live??

Dirty Steak Al Forno

What? It’s cheaper than many of the places mentioned here…

Gasbarros period

They were probably trying to find the $$$$ to do so. It’s not rocket science.

Al Forno. There is not a restaurant in KC like it. It’s nothing over the top or fancy, just really solid food every single time (one of the more consistent restaurants there is). The menu right now is very fall themed and has a mix of traditional Italian, seafood and grilled items. Mind you, it’s very popular and I’d get there within an hour of opening to snag a table or spot at the bar. Oh, and the desserts are made to order and 🏅

I believe they have someone in house who specializes in just sausage. That…cannot be common.

I mean it was in theory - but what you see on the surface only means so much. I don’t doubt it was going to be a ridiculous, unrealistic cost to “make right”. Nobody was going to pay that - and anyone that would would have made it something people would have said doesn’t fit in (places that require huge investors are never charming or quirky).

Everyone loves to complain!

Yeah also I love that people whine on here all the time about rich and spoiled RISD, Brown, etc. but then are those poor college students about this

Were you gonna buy it and fix it? Lol

I don’t think “supposedly” is necessary. People get all bent out of shape about historic buildings - but nobody wants to OR offers to pay for it. That block has cement buildings, apt buildings with plastic siding, etc - this idea its some picturesque block of a historic street is stilly.

Come on. There are sketchy buildings on this street, buildings with plastic siding, etc. The old building was a disaster and not functional. Everyone wants to keep stuff, but nobody wants to pay for it.

The fact that they are rebuilding is great.

I doubt this goes through, but I kinda get it. There was a house that was recently renovated near me - into two 6 bedroom apartments (which is basically a dorm). That basically takes that property offline if you aren’t a college student in a neighborhood that’s actually not a lot of undergrads. There’s also these “Airbnb” type of rentals for students where you rent just an individual room and share a kitchen. That’s also a glorified dorm. Renovating residential properties to these configurations only makes it worse for non-college students looking for housing.

One thing I’d say about Federal Hill: when I was moving to PVD, I’m super grateful that I went to look at places/neighborhoods. The places in federal hill seemed good, but we’re in not well maintained buildings, sketchy people living in them (they are mostly multi families).

Providence and the East Coast are different than Minnesota housing wise. Most Providence options are in multi family houses with 2-4 units. Who your neighbors are above/below really make a difference. and how the building is managed. There are apt buildings but less common.

Just something to be cognoscente pf

Also the property value is strong in this area. Even in a downturn property there will still be sought.

For a RESTAURANT, having a website with a quasi updated menu is not that much to ask…..

They have good food and the menu has a variety.

I do think it’s a bit overpriced. I requested tomato on a sandwich in a group to go order and they literally asked me to pay $1 for it when I picked up the food. Felt nickled and dimed - the sandwich was $18.

Yes but that’s on weekdays - look at weekends, the busyness is much greater on weekends.

Most people go to the stores not during businsss hours. Big difference.

And yes, there’s a multilevel parking deck going in.