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 carhas 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!
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.
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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Turtle Bay
332 East 53rd Street
$2,900No Fee
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Turtle Bay
230 East 52nd Street
$2,900No Fee
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Murray Hill
5 Tudor City Place
$2,550No Fee
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Murray Hill
241 East 38th Street
$2,800No Fee
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Turtle Bay
928 Second Avenue
$2,695No Fee
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Kips Bay
229 East 28th Street
$2,550No Fee
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Turtle Bay
220 East 52nd Street
$2,795No Fee
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Kips Bay
203 East 27th Street
$3,000No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
421 West 56th Street
$2,475No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
412 West 56th Street
$2,423No Fee
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Kips Bay
223 East 32nd Street
$2,297No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
312 West 51st Street
$2,850No 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
342 East 65th Street
$2,995No Fee
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Lenox Hill
322 East 61st Street
$2,895No Fee
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Lenox Hill
1018 Lexington Avenue
$2,895No Fee
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Yorkville
512 East 88th Street
$2,525No Fee
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Lenox Hill
439 East 74th Street
$2,237No Fee
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Lenox Hill
434 East 75th Street
$2,750No Fee
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Yorkville
1702 Second Avenue
$2,500No Fee
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Yorkville
339 East 90th Street
$2,400No Fee
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Yorkville
429 East 80th Street
$2,595No Fee
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Yorkville
1582 York Avenue
$2,550No Fee
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Yorkville
1843 First Avenue
$3,000No Fee
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Carnegie Hill
1408 Madison Avenue
$2,575No 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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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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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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130 Water Street
$2,800No Fee
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Financial District
1 Wall Street Court
$2,900No Fee
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20 West Street
$3,000No 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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