Honestly you should just move closer to JFK.

Where is the venue? Can you add more details?

William Street is definitely a hidden gem. My wife and I have lived in New Haven for 5+ years and love it here. Close enough to everything downtown but still has a neighborhood feel, parking, & a reasonable price. It’s just as safe as all the other areas you’re probably looking at too. The biggest issue we’ve had on this street is package thieves, so I would ensure the place you move to has a spot for your packages to be safe.