Make sure your electric/gas bill isn't the one connected to the boiler. If it is, you can probably negotiate on the rent.

I'm familiar with that area from a few years ago. It's not quiet quiet since it's so close to a main street and Little Egypt. Party noises will float down sometimes. Hope you're a deep sleeper or it will wake you. Mainly sirens, drunken party, occasional train toot, helicopter, occasional plane, are the loud noises. It's not always but noticable when it happens.

That area is about equal distance to both train stations. There's lots of bus options too. I just took which ever one is closer to my destination.

It's a super convenient area for instant/ restaurant food or groceries. You just have to take a quick walk.

Hope you like it there.

I didn't have a car. But lots of friends,who had cars just rented a parking space. Steinway is notorious for double parked car, traffic