New York City is the most ticketed city in the US. Last year, $200m worth of parking tickets were issued in Manhattan alone (!) – and Upper West Side represented a fair share of it 🙈
SpotAngels is here to the rescue 🦸♀️ This guide will help you:
- Understand the street parking rules in Upper West Side
- Find the best Upper West Side garage deals
UWS Street Parking Rules
For starters, the entire city is a designated tow-away zone. That means that if you are found in violation of any parking rules, you could be towed. NYC is so serious about towing that the NYPD even has its own fleet of tow trucks. Here’s how to avoid being towed right off the bat:
- Make sure your vehicle registration and inspection stickers are up to date, if applicable.
- Never, ever double park your vehicle. If there’s already a car parked beside the curb, do not park beside it. Ever.
- Do not park within 15 feet of either side of a fire hydrant. Don’t rely on those nifty painted curbs, either. They lie.
- After you park, check the SpotAngels app to check the street parking rules and be reminded when you need to move your car
For more information, you can check the UWS parking map below – it has the alternate side parking hours, the meter rates and the garage deals in UWS.
UWS Monthly Garage Deals
If you are looking for a parking spot to rent in Upper West Side, here are some of the garages offering monthly parking deals:
- University Garage, 532 W 122nd St, starting at $535/month for a 24/7 – Regular vehicle spot
- TUniversity Garage, 532 W 122nd St Lot, starting at $400 for 24/7 – Regular vehicle spot
To find parking on the go everywhere in NYC, download the award-winning SpotAngels app. It is free 😉
