Comments on: How to Park Your Motorcycle on the Street, in NY http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: CityBiker1 http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-3091 CityBiker1 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:52:08 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-3091 Hey B I think for a weekend bike in your neighborhood you'd have to go with a garage... probably something like $175/month at this one: (9 West 35th Street) <iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=9+West+35th+Street,+New+York,+NY+10001+(Meyers+Parking+NYC)&aq=&sll=40.749673,-73.984836&sspn=0.008973,0.013797&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=9+W+35th+St,+New+York,+10018&z=14&ll=40.749673,-73.984836&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=9+West+35th+Street,+New+York,+NY+10001+(Meyers+Parking+NYC)&aq=&sll=40.749673,-73.984836&sspn=0.008973,0.013797&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=9+W+35th+St,+New+York,+10018&z=14&ll=40.749673,-73.984836" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left" rel="nofollow">View Larger Map</a></small> But I've heard of a parking garage where it was only $120 / month somewhere closer to midtown - but I can't remember the name at the moment :/ There are a bunch of garages in your area so if you find one with a decent rate let us know! Hey B

I think for a weekend bike in your neighborhood you’d have to go with a garage… probably something like $175/month at this one: (9 West 35th Street)


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But I’ve heard of a parking garage where it was only $120 / month somewhere closer to midtown – but I can’t remember the name at the moment :/

There are a bunch of garages in your area so if you find one with a decent rate let us know!

]]> By: B http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-3088 B Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:26:34 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-3088 I used to live in Chelsea and parked my bike on the street with no issues. I just moved back to Manhattan after several years overseas and I now live in the heart of mid-town (38th b/w 5th and 6th). I've scoured the neighborhood on foot looking for street parking, but everything around here is commercial during the day (I'm strictly a weekend rider as I walk to work). Any tips? The closest I've found is 31st b/w lex and park (you have to move for cleaning every Tue and Thur). Anyone park on Dyer Ave (Lincoln tunnel between 35th and 36th)? Is it safe overnight? Any other suggestions? Thanks! I used to live in Chelsea and parked my bike on the street with no issues. I just moved back to Manhattan after several years overseas and I now live in the heart of mid-town (38th b/w 5th and 6th). I’ve scoured the neighborhood on foot looking for street parking, but everything around here is commercial during the day (I’m strictly a weekend rider as I walk to work). Any tips? The closest I’ve found is 31st b/w lex and park (you have to move for cleaning every Tue and Thur). Anyone park on Dyer Ave (Lincoln tunnel between 35th and 36th)? Is it safe overnight? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

]]> By: ZZ http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-3084 ZZ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:22:23 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-3084 Having people around actually doesn't deter thieves - they really don't care just as much as the pedestrians wouldn't care seeing a bike being stollen. They wouldn't even phone the police. Sad but true, have watched it myself. Having people around actually doesn’t deter thieves – they really don’t care just as much as the pedestrians wouldn’t care seeing a bike being stollen. They wouldn’t even phone the police. Sad but true, have watched it myself.

]]> By: N.S. http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-2162 N.S. Wed, 26 May 2010 15:04:28 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-2162 Leo, Thanks for the reply! I wasn't sure if this blog/thread thingie was still actively viewed. One comment on a different post said that there is designated motorcycle parking on the 1st Ave loop of Stuyvesant Town? That's just a block up from her place . . . I think. Would that be my best bet, or is that only for the residents of those buildings? Thanks! Leo,

Thanks for the reply! I wasn’t sure if this blog/thread thingie was still actively viewed.

One comment on a different post said that there is designated motorcycle parking on the 1st Ave loop of Stuyvesant Town? That’s just a block up from her place . . . I think. Would that be my best bet, or is that only for the residents of those buildings?

Thanks!

]]> By: Leo http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-2146 Leo Tue, 25 May 2010 14:42:01 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-2146 Hey NS, From what I've seen, motorcycle parking is fine in that area - 13th st or 14th, and 1st Ave has metered parking... I'm not sure if motorcycle covers are a problem there - but you can always cover it and leave the plate exposed. But here's the thing - but if money is really tight, then $40 for the bus still might be cheaper... If you were to get one parking ticket while you're here, it can easily double or triple that. But if you're determined to do it anyway, just read the parking signs carefully - and make note of the times you need to move - there can be multiple signs for one spot that have been scientifically engineered to confuse people into getting a ticket. Cheers! Hey NS,

From what I’ve seen, motorcycle parking is fine in that area – 13th st or 14th, and 1st Ave has metered parking… I’m not sure if motorcycle covers are a problem there – but you can always cover it and leave the plate exposed.

But here’s the thing – but if money is really tight, then $40 for the bus still might be cheaper… If you were to get one parking ticket while you’re here, it can easily double or triple that.

But if you’re determined to do it anyway, just read the parking signs carefully – and make note of the times you need to move – there can be multiple signs for one spot that have been scientifically engineered to confuse people into getting a ticket. Cheers!

]]> By: N.S. http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-2144 N.S. Tue, 25 May 2010 06:47:05 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-2144 Hey guys/gals, I'm hoping someone might stumble across this and offer some help. Here's my situation: My girlfriend lives in NYC, and I'll be riding down to see her in a few days. I'll be riding from Upstate, which seems way cheaper than $40-$75 for a bus/train. I'm not really familiar with Manhattan, but her address is on 14th St. between 1st Ave. and Ave. A. I'll be staying for a couple of days. Based on Google Street View, this is kind of a business district with 2-hour Muni-Meter parking (not like the residential street she used to live on). I have a few questions: - What's the deal with covers? I always cover my bike (in Albany), but it sounds like you folks in NYC sometimes get tickets solely for "obstructing license plates"? - Can anyone familiar with that area of Manhattan tell me where I might be able to park? My girlfriend hates motorcycles with a passion, and flat-out refuses to do any scouting around for parking. I'm pretty broke (which is why I ride a bike older than I am), so cheap/free is good, but getting towed/stranded is bad - not that I don't love NYC, but I also like being employed, and not showing up for work might not keep that dream alive. Thanks for all your help. I'm hoping to move to New York in the next couple of years, and so I'm trying to get a feel for what it means to be a rider in the big city. Hey guys/gals, I’m hoping someone might stumble across this and offer some help. Here’s my situation:

My girlfriend lives in NYC, and I’ll be riding down to see her in a few days. I’ll be riding from Upstate, which seems way cheaper than $40-$75 for a bus/train. I’m not really familiar with Manhattan, but her address is on 14th St. between 1st Ave. and Ave. A. I’ll be staying for a couple of days. Based on Google Street View, this is kind of a business district with 2-hour Muni-Meter parking (not like the residential street she used to live on). I have a few questions:

- What’s the deal with covers? I always cover my bike (in Albany), but it sounds like you folks in NYC sometimes get tickets solely for “obstructing license plates”?
- Can anyone familiar with that area of Manhattan tell me where I might be able to park? My girlfriend hates motorcycles with a passion, and flat-out refuses to do any scouting around for parking. I’m pretty broke (which is why I ride a bike older than I am), so cheap/free is good, but getting towed/stranded is bad – not that I don’t love NYC, but I also like being employed, and not showing up for work might not keep that dream alive.

Thanks for all your help. I’m hoping to move to New York in the next couple of years, and so I’m trying to get a feel for what it means to be a rider in the big city.

]]> By: Rich W http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Rich W Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:27 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-922 John M - thx for the tip! John M – thx for the tip!

]]> By: Drew http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-867 Drew Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:17:37 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-867 Any advice on parking in the Financial District?? I work at 120 B'way and see a few bikes parked on the sidewalk around the Chase building. I'm getting sick of paying my $400/mo LIRR/subway commute, at least during the summer. Any advice on parking in the Financial District?? I work at 120 B’way and see a few bikes parked on the sidewalk around the Chase building. I’m getting sick of paying my $400/mo LIRR/subway commute, at least during the summer.

]]> By: John M http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-855 John M Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:03:16 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-855 Rich W. - You could find on street parking in Tudor City located between 1st and 2nd avenue from 41st to 43rd street. Rich W. – You could find on street parking in Tudor City located between 1st and 2nd avenue from 41st to 43rd street.

]]> By: Rich W http://www.citybikerblog.com/2007/04/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-829 Rich W Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:12:46 +0000 http://citybiker.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/how-to-park-your-motorcycle-on-the-street-in-ny/#comment-829 I work at 40th and Park. I have not tried to ride to work before but would like to on some Fridays. Does anyone know of any parking spaces? I work at 40th and Park. I have not tried to ride to work before but would like to on some Fridays. Does anyone know of any parking spaces?

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