This was a last minute booking, I had booked it because of a gig at Brooklyn Mirage (which is a 15minute walk) so it was perfect for what I wanted.
I didn't realize that the window faced the street so it was noisy throughout the day/night. Also the a/c was equally noisy. I kept the a/c off all night and most of the day. Apart from good quality earplugs (which every seasoned traveler should own regardless), I doubt there's anything one can do with the outside. That's just city life in a nutshell.
Apart from that, everything else about the apartment is quaint & lovely actually.