Hamilton Heights for families???

We are looking to move up to Hamilton Heights and buy a place, around 148 and Riverside Drive. We have offers in but no contract signed yet. We have heard several things recently that have made us think twice - that there is loud partying/music all night most nights (especially in warm weather) and that it is generally unsafe after dark. With small children we would really love to hear from anyone who has had RECENT experience living up there, or from people who live up there and have seen how/if the area has changed over the last few years. We love the idea of more space for our $$ but not the idea of paying for it with our personal safety and sleep. Thanks for any info you can give!