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New York
Parking
Where to park, how much it costs, what documents you need, and how to avoid fines.
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Parking zones 3
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RON 20.00
RON 350.00
4h
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RON 20.00
RON 350.00
4h
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RON 20.00
RON 350.00
4h
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New York City is notorious for its challenging parking. The entire city is a Tow Away Zone with strict enforcement.
Alternate Side Parking (ASP)
Street cleaning rules require moving your car for 1–1.5 hours on posted days. New 5-minute grace period. Suspended on approximately 30+ legal and religious holidays. Real-time suspension alerts on @NYCASP.
Meter Rates (2026 — 6 zones)
| Zone | Location | 1st Hour | 2nd Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Manhattan Midtown | $5.50 | $9.00 |
| M2 | Manhattan S of 96th | $5.00 | $8.25 |
| M3 | Manhattan 96th–110th | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Zone 1 | Outer borough business districts | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Zone 2 | Neighbourhood retail | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Zone 3 | All other areas | $1.50 | $2.50 |
Max durations: 1–15 hours depending on signage.
Key Rules
- No double parking ever
- No parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
- Sundays: meters free, ASP not in effect
- Major legal holidays: meters free, ASP suspended (except No Standing Anytime signs)
- ParkNYC app for mobile meter payments
Garages
- Manhattan: $25–60/hour typical; monthly $400–800+
- Municipal garages (NYC DOT): rates vary by location (e.g., Delancey & Essex: $50/day)
- Residential parking permits: lottery/waitlist for municipal lot quarterly permits ($120–625/quarter)
Enforcement
Very strict. Frequent ticketing. Boot/tow for unpaid tickets.