Parking Garages in Manhattan

m3heaven · 08-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Hey Guys,

Are there any good parking garages that are covered or underground that allows you to park the car yourself?

Thanks.

jaehshim · 08-01-2012, 05:14 PM

I commute to NY and have my own parking garage space on Park Ave i pay monthly.
Like every other parking garage in the city, 80% of cars in my parking garages are all high-end, from Porsches to 430s and 458s and bently. These owners bring their own bumper guards, front and rear and even sides. No matter what they say and what they claim to cover, parking garages will NOT be responsible for any damage they make, and they do make some serious damages.

To put it short, even if some garages are "known" to be good, don't trust them. You never know WHO will end up parking your car, or WHO will be moving around your car, if your car will be sent up to the roof floor via elevator, etc.

If you HAVE to bring the car into the city, my best advice is to go to a "big" parking garage, tip them 5~10 bucks separately and park it in the front and NOT send the car "inside" the garage or upstairs/downstairs. Parking "front" usually means parking right by the pay-box office or the pay-machine. It is safe because your car will most likely stay there and also because the car's right by the worker's office. Some parking garage lets you just take the key if you park there. I did this several times in NYC and Boston.

advans · 08-01-2012, 11:05 PM

I think the hippodrome is the only place that allows that.

Poleposition · 08-02-2012, 08:24 AM

You cant park in a garage comfortably without having a relationship with the staff and knowing how their operation works. Once you've established those two things, its a lot easier. My garage knows me, knows my cars and takes great care. I also return the favor. Its a 50/50 shot without that. Good luck.

JDy80 · 08-02-2012, 08:42 AM

Only 2 that I know of is one at 42nd between 9th and 10th (where I usually go during the auto show) and the robotic garage on Baxter St in Chinatown. I can't trust anymore valets after the last time they scratched up my bumper and they will not claim any responsibility and will drive the s*it out of your car in the process. If you have to park at a valet, at least invest in some bumper wrap guards before going there, even then though, the sides of your car aren't protected and they squeeze cars in their lots pretty tight so an accidental tap or over zealous guy trying to get in the car next to yours and might leave a door ding. If you're going there just for a night and depending where you are, its probably better to just find a roomy parking space on the street with plenty of room between the guy in front and behind you and not near a big apartment complex entrance where taxi's tend to drop off people and usually swing the door out without really caring if they hit the car that's parked there. *sigh* and my girlfriend wonders why it takes me an hour sometimes to find parking.

Team Plutonium · 08-02-2012, 09:59 AM

I like the garage under lincoln center.. it's self parking, and if you come early in the day you can find a nice corner spot.

SamS · 08-02-2012, 10:02 AM

Just out of curiosity, how much would a monthly rate be for a typical garage in Manhattan? Not a dedicated space, of course. Just 24/7 access to a garage.

Brooklyn Mark · 08-02-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Just out of curiosity, how much would a monthly rate be for a typical garage in Manhattan? Not a dedicated space, of course. Just 24/7 access to a garage.

300-500

SamS · 08-02-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooklyn Mark

300-500

Yikes. You would either be really mad, or not believe me, if I told you what a garage costs in Dallas.

nchan50 · 08-02-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Yikes. You would either be really mad, or not believe me, if I told you what a garage costs in Dallas.

Welcome to NY prices...that being said a lot of garages go for much more than those prices too.

nchan50 · 08-02-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by m3heaven

Hey Guys,

Are there any good parking garages that are covered or underground that allows you to park the car yourself?

Thanks.

Are you looking for a one-time while in the city or a permanent monthly spot? As mentioned, there are barely any self-parks in the city and personally I would have loved to use the Baxter garage someone else mentioned but it's not possible given where I live (http://www.automotionparking.com/baxter.php). The problem with garages is the high turnover and also the people you take care of are not always the ones handling your car. All it takes is one bum that is new and you don't know to damage your car.

bk_mike · 08-02-2012, 10:57 PM

If you are willing to be a bit further uptown my garage is 209 monthly and is all self park. some good single spots as well.

JDy80 · 08-03-2012, 08:59 AM

BK, where's your garage uptown? Is the self park only for monthly or is it for everyone?

nchan50 · 08-03-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bk_mike

If you are willing to be a bit further uptown my garage my garage is 209 monthly and is all self park. some good single spots as well.

Would be curious how far uptown as well. What are the other drivers/cars like in that lot?

bk_mike · 08-03-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDy80

BK, where's your garage uptown? Is the self park only for monthly or is it for everyone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nchan50

Would be curious how far uptown as well. What are the other drivers/cars like in that lot?

The garage is self park for everyone. It is in the basement of 3333 Broadway but the entrance is on 134th street off riverside drive. It is run by MPG which runs several garages in NY. As for the cars/drivers its pretty mixed. Several nice cars but nothing exotic and quite a few that have been in the same spot for ages. That being said its relatively cheap, close to public transportation, and there are several spots with columns etc that allow you to keep your car away from others. If you guys want more info let me know.

SpunkyXL · 08-07-2012, 04:48 PM

31st and Lex - GMC Indoor parking is $237 w/tax..Been using that for past 4-5 months

m3heaven · 08-07-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bk_mike

The garage is self park for everyone. It is in the basement of 3333 Broadway but the entrance is on 134th street off riverside drive. It is run by MPG which runs several garages in NY. As for the cars/drivers its pretty mixed. Several nice cars but nothing exotic and quite a few that have been in the same spot for ages. That being said its relatively cheap, close to public transportation, and there are several spots with columns etc that allow you to keep your car away from others. If you guys want more info let me know.

I might be interested. I'm looking for something monthly and I'd only be using my car 2-3 times a week MAX. Sounds promising.

Shoot me a PM with more info. Maybe you can hook it up for a fellow forum member

m3heaven · 08-07-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpunkyXL

31st and Lex - GMC Indoor parking is $237 w/tax..Been using that for past 4-5 months

Valet or Self?

SpunkyXL · 08-08-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3heaven

Valet or Self?

valet

TimZ · 08-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpunkyXL

31st and Lex - GMC Indoor parking is $237 w/tax..Been using that for past 4-5 months

Good place and really big, I used to park there when I lived close by. Now moved down to union and have to pay 400 for a spot at icon parking but it's really convenient connected to the building

08-01-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
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08-02-2012, 08:42 AM	#5
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	Only 2 that I know of is one at 42nd between 9th and 10th (where I usually go during the auto show) and the robotic garage on Baxter St in Chinatown. I can't trust anymore valets after the last time they scratched up my bumper and they will not claim any responsibility and will drive the sit out of your car in the process. If you have to park at a valet, at least invest in some bumper wrap guards before going there, even then though, the sides of your car aren't protected and they squeeze cars in their lots pretty tight so an accidental tap or over zealous guy trying to get in the car next to yours and might leave a door ding. If you're going there just for a night and depending where you are, its probably better to just find a roomy parking space on the street with plenty of room between the guy in front and behind you and not near a big apartment complex entrance where taxi's tend to drop off people and usually swing the door out without really caring if they hit the car that's parked there. sigh* and my girlfriend wonders why it takes me an hour sometimes to find parking. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!! Last edited by JDy80; 08-02-2012 at 08:48 AM.

08-02-2012, 09:59 AM	#6
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08-01-2012, 05:14 PM	#2
jaehshim Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 470 iTrader: (1)	I commute to NY and have my own parking garage space on Park Ave i pay monthly. Like every other parking garage in the city, 80% of cars in my parking garages are all high-end, from Porsches to 430s and 458s and bently. These owners bring their own bumper guards, front and rear and even sides. No matter what they say and what they claim to cover, parking garages will NOT be responsible for any damage they make, and they do make some serious damages. To put it short, even if some garages are "known" to be good, don't trust them. You never know WHO will end up parking your car, or WHO will be moving around your car, if your car will be sent up to the roof floor via elevator, etc. If you HAVE to bring the car into the city, my best advice is to go to a "big" parking garage, tip them 5~10 bucks separately and park it in the front and NOT send the car "inside" the garage or upstairs/downstairs. Parking "front" usually means parking right by the pay-box office or the pay-machine. It is safe because your car will most likely stay there and also because the car's right by the worker's office. Some parking garage lets you just take the key if you park there. I did this several times in NYC and Boston.

08-02-2012, 10:02 AM	#7
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,057 iTrader: (0)	Just out of curiosity, how much would a monthly rate be for a typical garage in Manhattan? Not a dedicated space, of course. Just 24/7 access to a garage.

08-02-2012, 10:57 PM	#12
bk_mike New Member Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	If you are willing to be a bit further uptown my garage is 209 monthly and is all self park. some good single spots as well. Last edited by bk_mike; 08-03-2012 at 07:40 PM.

08-03-2012, 08:59 AM	#13
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	BK, where's your garage uptown? Is the self park only for monthly or is it for everyone? __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!

08-07-2012, 04:48 PM	#16
SpunkyXL Private First Class Drives: 07' 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 169 iTrader: (1)	31st and Lex - GMC Indoor parking is $237 w/tax..Been using that for past 4-5 months

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