New York, the city of multi-level parking garages
In New York, you'll discover amazing multi-level parking garages that stack cars on top of each other! Here's how they work.
What Are Mechanical Parking Garages in New York?
- You should see New York’s mechanical parking garages even if you’re not driving to the city. These unusual structures use large mechanical systems to stack cars on top of each other.
- It’s an efficient way to save space and fit more vehicles in a city where real estate costs are extremely high, especially in Manhattan. This approach is also far cheaper than building an underground parking garage.
Where to See Mechanical Parking Garages in New York?
- You’ll find most mechanical parking garages in Manhattan. This borough is the most densely populated, and with real estate at a premium, parking facilities need to use as little ground space as possible.
- The most famous and one of the largest is located along the High Line near 20th Street. Edison Park Fast, at 161 10th Avenue, is a massive garage that stores cars across 3 levels.
- Attendants must carefully manage parking durations to ensure that cars parked on the upper levels leave before those below them. They also take great care to avoid any damage to vehicles during the stacking and retrieval process. To see how it works in practice, watch the video below:
Video: How a Mechanical Parking Garage Works
