Got wheels? You’re not alone. Nearly 45% of New York City households own a car — and 24% of Manhattanites. But since Covid-19, interest in the best places to live in NYC with a car has skyrocketed. “Parking was always in demand, but lately, I see it come up often during showings,” says Senad Ahmetovic, licensed associate real estate broker for Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales. “People feel the need for more mobility. They don’t want to rely on public transportation.”

Renting a parking spot is extra pricey right now, according to several experts. And access to private parking has an outsized premium. It may ease as the worst of the pandemic passes, or if rental prices fall again. The average monthly reservation cost across New York to reserve parking is $570. 

To find the best places to live in NYC with a car, StreetEasy went under the hood. We reviewed various data (including statistics found on SpotHero, a digital parking marketplace) to find the most parking facilities. Are you looking for convenient street parking? That can be tougher than finding a rent-controlled apartment. But then again, you never know when you will get lucky!

Midtown, Manhattan: 219 Parking Facilities & 19 Charging Stations

It’s probably no surprise that Midtown, Manhattan is one of the best places to live in NYC with a car. After all, it’s full of office buildings, theaters, and restaurants where commuters and tourists need to park their wheels. And it’s home to the center of it all, Times Square.

• Amenities for car-owners. Gas stations can be few and far between in NYC. We counted six in Midtown, plus two car washes, and FYI, Tesla owners, 19 electric vehicle charging stations.
• Median asking rent for Midtown West: $4,000 as of December 2021.
• Median asking rent for Midtown East: $3,995 for the same period

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Midtown South

36 West 35th Street

$2,750 No Fee

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Hudson Yards

317 West 30th Street

$2,480 No Fee

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Turtle Bay

321 East 45th Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Hudson Yards

407 West 39th Street

$2,650 No Fee

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Turtle Bay

45 Tudor City Place

$2,700 No Fee

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Murray Hill

302 East 38th Street

$2,252 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

688 Ninth Avenue

$2,695 No Fee

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Kips Bay

210 East 29th Street

$2,950 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

442 West 54th Street

$2,675 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

342 West 47th Street

$2,950 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

355 West 51st Street

$2,595 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

370 West 52nd Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Upper East Side, Manhattan: 159 Parking Facilities & Reasonable Rents

Sure, the Upper East Side is famous for museums and restaurants alike. But did you know it’s also one of the best places to live in NYC with a car? It has a ton of parking garages. Plus handy parking proximity to shopping on Madison Avenue.

• Amenities for car-owners: Three gas stations, no car washes, and 17 electric vehicle charging stations.
• Median asking rent: $3,300 as of December 2021 — below the borough’s median of $3,500, and the lowest on this list.

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Yorkville

320 East 85th Street

$2,795 No Fee

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Yorkville

304 East 89th Street

$2,400 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

425 East 65th Street

$2,750 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

399 East 72nd Street

$2,995 No Fee

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Yorkville

313 East 85th Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Carnegie Hill

1650 Third Avenue

$2,550 No Fee

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Yorkville

326 East 85th Street

$2,350 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

233 East 77th Street

$2,750 No Fee

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Yorkville

313 East 89th Street

$2,550 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

344 East 61st Street

$2,300 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

418 East 73rd Street

$2,395 No Fee

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Yorkville

322 East 82nd Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Chelsea, Manhattan: 44 Parking Facilities & Low Car Ownership

Famous for its airy art galleries and The High Line, Chelsea is also excellent for parking. The Lincoln Tunnel lets out in Chelsea. It’s also one of the best places to live in NYC with a car because it has one of the lowest rates of car ownership in town. Translation? More parking spots for you. 

• Amenities for car-owners: We didn’t spot any gas stations, but you will find two electric vehicle charging stations. Also, there’s one car wash.
• Median asking rent: $4,650 as of December 2021.

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Chelsea

242 West 16th Street

$3,000 No Fee

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West Chelsea

408 West 22nd Street

$2,600 No Fee

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Chelsea

212 West 16th Street

$2,595 No Fee

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Chelsea

237 West 18th Street

$2,650 No Fee

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Chelsea

209 West 21st Street

$2,925 No Fee

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West Chelsea

409 West 24th Street

$2,375 No Fee

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West Chelsea

408 West 22nd Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Chelsea

393 Eighth Avenue

$2,500 No Fee

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Chelsea

328 Eighth Avenue

$2,850 No Fee

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Chelsea

237 West 18th Street

$2,700 No Fee

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Chelsea

251 West 26th Street

$2,827 No Fee

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Chelsea

319 West 22nd Street

$2,500 No Fee

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Gramercy Park & Stuy Town: 38 Parking Facilities & Underground Lots

The lush, leafy qualities of the Gramercy Park and Stuy Town neighborhoods don’t mean they’re anti-car. Quite the opposite. This is one of the best neighborhoods in NYC to own a car. (Note the numerous underground parking lots to satisfy so many apartment dwellers in one place).

• Amenities for car-owners: One gas station and four electric vehicle charging stations.
• Median asking rent: $4,445 as of December 2021 for Gramercy Park. $4,685 for Stuy Town.

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Gramercy Park

328 East 15th Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

223 East 14th Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

305 East 21st Street

$2,300 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

338 East 15th Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

338 East 15th Street

$2,500 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

340 East 22nd Street

$2,385 No Fee

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Financial District, Manhattan: 37 Parking Facilities & Beautiful Rentals

Money talks. The Financial District is one of the best places to live in NYC with a car, with 37 parking facilities tucked in its historic streets. Note: there is no street parking in the financial district from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Another good to know, when it comes to rentals, you will find a broad assortment in both new and old buildings. Many prewar units are newly remodeled.

• Amenities for car-owners: We didn’t find any gas stations or car washes, but there are eight electric vehicle charging stations ready to give your ride a buzz.
• Median asking rent: $4,450 as of December 2021.

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Financial District

3 Hanover Square

$3,000 No Fee

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Financial District

90 John Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Financial District

90 Washington Street

$2,965 No Fee

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Fulton/Seaport

88 Fulton Street

$2,500 No Fee

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Fulton/Seaport

106 Fulton Street

$2,650 No Fee

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Financial District

100 Maiden Lane

$2,975 No Fee

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Financial District

90 West Street

$2,786 No Fee

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Fulton/Seaport

88 Fulton Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Financial District

37 Wall Street

$2,922 No Fee

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Financial District

160 Front Street

$2,500 No Fee

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Financial District

66 Pearl Street

$2,950 No Fee

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Financial District

1 Wall Street Court

$2,999 No Fee

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Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 32 Parking Facilities & Diverse Housing Stock

If you’re watching your wallet these days, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is one of the best places to live in NYC with a car. Ahtemovic says rates at parking garages in Queens and Brooklyn tend to cost less, at $180 to $300 a month plus tax. That leaves you more money for shopping at the local indie boutiques.

• Amenities for car-owners: Nine gas stations, a car wash in nearby Greenpoint, and eight electric vehicle charging stations.
• Median asking rent: $3,895 as of December 2021.

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Williamsburg

676 Broadway

$2,975 No Fee

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Williamsburg

12 Bushwick Avenue

$3,000 No Fee

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Williamsburg

360 South 1st Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Williamsburg

383 South 3rd Street

$2,800 No Fee

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East Williamsburg

307 Scholes Street

$2,795 No Fee

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East Williamsburg

393 Bushwick Avenue

$2,800 No Fee

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Williamsburg

185 Havemeyer Street

$2,550 No Fee

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Williamsburg

371 South 5th Street

$2,650 No Fee

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Williamsburg

163 Graham Avenue

$2,999 No Fee

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Williamsburg

657 Meeker Avenue

$2,300 No Fee

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Williamsburg

357 Graham Avenue

$2,800 No Fee

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East Williamsburg

23 Ingraham Street

$2,750 No Fee

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Happy motoring!