I never lived over there, so I couldn't say if Grand Street is so much loud as in the middle of nowhere.

But! This place IS available now, though, and I lived there a few years ago. Just trying to help my friend (the owner) find a good tenant. Check it out: http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/abo/1606791225.html

And I happen to know that everybody else who lives there (7 other units in building) are very friendly and laid-back, for whatever that's worth to you.