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

9 East 32nd Street

$2,495 No Fee

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Kips Bay

220 East 25th Street

$2,995 No Fee

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Kips Bay

221 East 33rd Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Midtown South

7 East 32nd Street

$2,895 No Fee

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Turtle Bay

321 East 43rd Street

$2,822 No Fee

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Kips Bay

325 East 25th Street

$2,527 No Fee

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Murray Hill

320 East 42nd Street

$2,400 No Fee

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Sutton Place

353 East 54th Street

$2,200 No Fee

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Kips Bay

324 East 34th Street

$2,895 No Fee

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Murray Hill

155 East 34th Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Beekman

944 First Avenue

$2,950 No Fee

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Hudson Yards

523 Ninth Avenue

$2,700 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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Lenox Hill

344 East 62nd Street

$2,295 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

419 East 73rd Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Carnegie Hill

165 East 87th Street

$2,725 No Fee

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Yorkville

224 East 89th Street

$2,725 No Fee

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Yorkville

225 East 79th Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

171 East 77th Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

528 East 79th Street

$2,350 No Fee

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Yorkville

316 East 82nd Street

$2,595 No Fee

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Yorkville

518 East 83rd Street

$2,400 No Fee

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Yorkville

322 East 89th Street

$2,700 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

399 East 72nd Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

1492 Second Avenue

$2,300 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

260 West 27th Street

$2,795 No Fee

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Chelsea

237 West 18th Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Chelsea

319 West 22nd Street

$2,350 No Fee

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Chelsea

309 West 21st Street

$2,650 No Fee

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Chelsea

249 West 26th Street

$2,827 No Fee

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Chelsea

246 West 22nd Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Chelsea

119 West 15th Street

$2,995 No Fee

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West Chelsea

491 West 22nd Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Chelsea

343 West 21st Street

$2,700 No Fee

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Chelsea

254 West 20th Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Chelsea

263 West 19th Street

$3,000 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

338 East 15th Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

338 East 15th Street

$2,475 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

330 East 15th Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

207 East 15th Street

$2,650 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

217 East 22nd Street

$2,578 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

335 East 21st Street

$2,695 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

144 East 22nd Street

$2,379 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

20 Exchange Place

$2,984 No Fee

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Financial District

90 Washington Street

$2,995 No Fee

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Financial District

100 Maiden Lane

$2,975 No Fee

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Financial District

116 John Street

$2,965 No Fee

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Financial District

180 Water Street

$2,971 No Fee

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Fulton/Seaport

88 Fulton Street

$2,600 No Fee

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Financial District

90 West Street

$2,833 No Fee

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Financial District

63 Wall Street

$2,997 No Fee

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Fulton/Seaport

15 Park Row

$2,889 No Fee

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Financial District

20 West Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Financial District

66 Pearl Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Fulton/Seaport

88 Fulton Street

$2,900 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

383 South 3rd Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Williamsburg

101 Varet Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Williamsburg

791 Flushing Avenue

$2,950 No Fee

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Williamsburg

789 Flushing Avenue

$3,000 No Fee

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Williamsburg

48 Graham Avenue

$2,695 No Fee

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Williamsburg

92 Meserole Street

$2,970 No Fee

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Williamsburg

200 Withers Street

$2,450 No Fee

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Williamsburg

77 Varet Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Williamsburg

87 Kingsland Avenue

$2,995 No Fee

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Williamsburg

145 South 4th Street

$2,750 No Fee

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Williamsburg

310 South 3rd Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Williamsburg

113 Richardson Street

$2,995 No Fee

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Happy motoring!