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

7 East 32nd Street

$2,875 No Fee

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Kips Bay

150 East 30th Street

$2,695 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

533 West 49th Street

$2,750 No Fee

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Sutton Place

160 East 55th Street

$2,500 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

613 Ninth Avenue

$2,995 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

350 West 55th Street

$2,595 No Fee

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Kips Bay

234 East 25th Street

$2,700 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

554 West 50th Street

$2,276 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

537 West 49th Street

$2,300 No Fee

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Hell’s Kitchen

415 West 44th Street

$2,475 No Fee

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Sutton Place

223 East 58th Street

$2,470 No Fee

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Murray Hill

288 Lexington Avenue

$2,950 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

246 East 90th Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Carnegie Hill

123 East 90th Street

$2,395 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

435 East 74th Street

$2,295 No Fee

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Yorkville

1729 First Avenue

$2,475 No Fee

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Carnegie Hill

161 East 96th Street

$2,695 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

399 East 72nd Street

$2,995 No Fee

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Upper East Side

166 East 82nd Street

$2,800 No Fee

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Yorkville

306 East 83rd Street

$2,200 No Fee

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Yorkville

227 East 83rd Street

$2,720 No Fee

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Yorkville

1670 York Avenue

$2,100 No Fee

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Yorkville

402 East 83rd Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Lenox Hill

309 East 61st Street

$2,695 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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West Chelsea

409 West 24th Street

$2,450 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

200 West 18th Street

$2,850 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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Chelsea

308 West 21st Street

$2,999 No Fee

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Chelsea

309 West 21st Street

$2,650 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

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

332 East 15th Street

$2,850 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

333 East 17th Street

$1,950 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

338 East 15th Street

$2,700 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

340 East 22nd Street

$2,385 No Fee

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Gramercy Park

335 East 21st Street

$2,695 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

1 Wall Street Court

$2,998 No Fee

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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

$2,750 No Fee

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Financial District

100 Maiden Lane

$2,975 No Fee

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Financial District

90 West Street

$3,000 No Fee

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Financial District

123 Washington Street

$2,980 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

$2,417 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

53 Graham Avenue

$2,400 No Fee

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Williamsburg

185 Havemeyer Street

$2,550 No Fee

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Williamsburg

676 Grand Street

$2,700 No Fee

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Williamsburg

310 South 3rd Street

$2,900 No Fee

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Williamsburg

371 South 5th Street

$2,650 No Fee

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East Williamsburg

103 Grattan Street

$2,899 No Fee

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Williamsburg

189 Bedford Avenue

$2,973 No Fee

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Williamsburg

163 Graham Avenue

$2,999 No Fee

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East Williamsburg

307 Scholes Street

$2,795 No Fee

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Williamsburg

623 Union Avenue

$1,950 No Fee

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Williamsburg

383 South 3rd Street

$2,675 No Fee

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East Williamsburg

18 Olive Street

$2,450 No Fee

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Happy motoring!