
According to census data, New York leads “no-car households” in the United States by a comfortable margin. Over 56% of households do not own even one car, nearly 20 percentage points more than second-place finisher Washington DC. Of New York car owners, a closer look by the NYC EDC found that only 22% of Manhattan residents own cars, and the largest percentages of car owners live on Staten Island and in the farthest reaches of Queens. Some view car ownership as a luxury in one of the wealthiest cities in the world, while others, particularly those who live in transit deserts, treat it as a necessity.
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Whatever one’s thoughts on car ownership, there is no denying that parking is at a premium in New York. The destruction of outdoor dining sheds in summer 2024 freed up nowhere near the number of spaces many car owners hoped for. In the weeks following a fatal Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse in April 2023, an investigation by The New York Times found widespread structural problems and exceeded capacity in garages all over the city. Most recently, less than one month into New York’s implementation of congestion pricing, Upper West Side residents have already noticed more New Jersey license plates and more double-parked cars than in previous months as people park there and presumably take public transportation into the congestion relief zone downtown.
Additionally, housing is increasingly coming to be seen as of greater importance than parking in New York. While the parking mandate was not eliminated in the final "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" as originally planned, it has been dropped from areas with extensive public transportation options and curtailed in others. And not only are parking lots seen as easy development sites – projects like One High Line, Ruby, and The Ellery have risen on former parking lots – but it is not uncommon for parking garages to be turned into luxury housing. Below, see a selection of notable examples.
Recent parking garage to residential developments
Then: Parking garage, circa 1889
Now: 21-unit condominium, completion TBD

On Tuesday, January 28, Landmarks will review a proposal for alterations necessary to convert the parking garage at 128 West 3rd Street in the South Village Historic District to a boutique condominium. According to a presentation by the context-sensitive Morris Adjmi Architects, this will involve constructing rooftop additions, demolishing the rear of the building to create a courtyard for more light, enlarging existing windows, and creating new window openings. Floor plans show spacious apartments, several of which will have private terraces, and amenities like a lounge, library, fitness center, and, yes, on-site parking.
Then: Parking garage, circa 1931
Now: 7-unit condominium, completion estimated for 2025
No public availabilities

Completion on the conversion of 125 Perry Street is still some time away, but the building has already logged over $110 million in contracts, including a penthouse asking $57.5 million. Interior renderings show spacious apartments with luxurious finishes and interiors by Leroy Street Studios. However, the exterior will keep its industrial facade and parking garage signs. Both a broker and architect for the project have said that this has worked in its favor by rendering it "paparazzi-proof." Additional perks are set to include a private driveway, weight room, and sports court.
Then: Parking garage, circa 1905
Now: 3-unit boutique condominium, completion TBD
No public availabilities

332 West 11th Street was constructed as a stable before being converted to a parking garage, and residential use is next. When the sale of this building in the Greenwich Village Historic District closed for $26 million in late 2020, the development team described their plan as "a modest and respectful adaptive reuse."
332 West 11th Street was marketed as a mega-mansion opportunity, but the most recent permits call for a three-unit boutique condominium. Either way, the Landmarks Preservation Commission ("Landmarks") approved alterations in August 2022. About two and a half years later, the team behind 128 West 3rd Street (see above) made note of this in their Landmarks application.
332 West 11th Street was marketed as a mega-mansion opportunity, but the most recent permits call for a three-unit boutique condominium. Either way, the Landmarks Preservation Commission ("Landmarks") approved alterations in August 2022. About two and a half years later, the team behind 128 West 3rd Street (see above) made note of this in their Landmarks application.
Then: Parking garage, circa 1922
Now: 39-unit rental, constructed in 2010
1 availability for $24,500/month

In March 2006, a developer filed permits to demolish the Tunnel Garage at the nexus of Soho and Hudson Square and erect a residential building on the site. Preservationists lobbied for the "proto-Art Deco" building to be designated a New York City Landmark; this did not come to pass, but a terra cotta medallion was incorporated into the new building. Amenities include a fitness center and landscaped terrace.
Then: Parking garage, circa 1910
Now: 28-unit rental, converted in 2017
No public availabilities

As popular as garage-to-residential conversions have proven in the Village, the idea has made its way to Brooklyn. The rental at 800 Union Street bears little resemblance to its parking garage incarnation, but pays respectful tribute to history with a red brick facade and black metal. Amenities at this doorman building include a fitness center, children's playroom, lounge with billiards table, party room with warming kitchen, pet spa, and landscaped roof terrace with grills, fireplace, and lounge area.
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As parking becomes more limited, there are a number of solutions. In spring 2017, ten years after the idea of congestion pricing for New York was first introduced, The Parking Club opened in Cobble Hill. Described as a “valet parking condominium,” perks include car washes, inspections and oil changes, electric vehicle chargers, and valet service that will bring owners’ cars to them. As of this writing, there are two availabilities from $175K.
In March 2024, months before congestion pricing was initially set to take effect, two New York City Councilmembers proposed bills that would launch pilot programs for residents-only parking permits in Upper Manhattan and Queens, two locations where it was feared commuters would steal parking spaces and take public transportation downtown. This does not sound dissimilar to London’s controlled parking zones, but both bills are still in committee as of this writing.
In the meantime, deeded parking spaces can solve many of the problems New York drivers are currently experiencing. To own a deeded parking space means never having to worry about alternate side-street parking or someone stealing your spot. For New Yorkers who absolutely must own a car, we present a selection of listings with this perk.
Listings with deeded parking spaces
Abby Court, #4F
$999,000
South Slope - Greenwood Heights | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,063 ft2

Abby Court, #4F (Compass)


One Williamsburg Wharf, #11F (Serhant)
Macon on the Park, #1
$1,295,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,619 ft2

Macon on the Park, #1 (Corcoran Group)


Lenox Grand, #3C (Compass)

The Washington, #A5E (Bond New York Properties LLC)


The Govley, #4A (Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty)


5th Street Lofts, #5M (Nest Seekers LLC)

The Cobble Hill House, #4B (Dwell Residential Inc)

Vitre, #PH6 (Compass)



Polhemus Residences, #3A (Compass)


98 Front Street, #PH1G (Compass)


144 Vanderbilt Avenue, #6A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)



195 Hudson Street, #3A (Sothebys International Realty)



15 Leonard Street, #6 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


17 East 12th Street, #2 (Compass)


224 Mulberry Street, #PH
$22,500,000
NoLiTa/Little Italy | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 5,646 ft2

224 Mulberry Street, #PH (Corcoran Group)


Listings in buildings with on-site parking

Victoria House, #12P (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

The Mona, #3D (Nest Seekers LLC)


2 Tudor City Place, #3JS (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


360 East 72nd Street, #A1608 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


Kips Bay Towers, #4N (EXP Realty NYC)

Continental Towers, #5P (Serhant)


Sutton Gardens, #10F (Corcoran Group)


200 West End Avenue, #16H (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
100 United Nations Plaza, #8A
$1,500,000
Turtle Bay/United Nations | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,327 ft2

100 United Nations Plaza, #8A (Compass)

120 Riverside Boulevard, #PH1H
$2,150,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,205 ft2

120 Riverside Boulevard, #PH1H (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


80 Met, #PHQ (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)


The View at East Coast, #PH8
$2,650,000
Long Island City | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,495 ft2

The View at East Coast, #PH8 (Compass)


52E4, #11 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

Lantern House, #1011 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

Parking spaces for sale

270 Greene Avenue, #PARKING (Corcoran Group)

24 Leonard Street, #GARAGEL3 (Serhant)

24 Leonard Street, #GARAGEL2 (Serhant)

24 Leonard Street, #GARAGE (Serhant)
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