Brooklyn, NY, is Manhattan’s neighbor, but a notable borough in its own right. If Brooklyn it were its own city, it would be the third-most populous in the country, hence why parking in Brooklyn can be quite the headache. Read our guide to securing parking spaces for garage, street, & monthly parking in Brooklyn, to make your Brooklyn experience that much better.
Start parking smarter. Read below for information for Brooklyn garage parking rates, street parking tips by neighborhood, resources about monthly, longterm, and overnight parking to help you park more efficiently when in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Garage Parking Reservations
Explore Brooklyn parking options in the map below and use SpotHero to book a guaranteed space ahead of time!
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Cheap Brooklyn Parking Deals
Parking in Brooklyn can be easy if you do some research ahead of time. We have compiled a few of the best deals in the table below, so you can compare and find the best parking solution for your visit. Reserve a parking space ahead of time and remove the stress of parking on the fly!
| Address | Reserve Parking? | Price Range |
| 147 Flatbush Ave | Book Now! | $10 – any 3 hours |
| 100 Jay St. | Book Now! | $18 – any 6 hours |
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22 N 5th St.
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Book Now! | $10 – any 12 hours |
| 785 Dekalb Ave | Book Now! | $15- any 12 hours |
| 34 Varet St. | Book Now! | $20 – any 24 hours |
| 235 Gold St. | Book Now! | $19- any 24 hours |
| 444 Kent Ave. | Book Now! | $31- any 24 hours |
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Brooklyn Parking Tips
Parking in Brooklyn can be tricky, so it is important to plan to park during low traffic times. If parking close to the Barclays center, be mindful of the schedule of events. It’s best to look for parking on side streets, main avenues often have restrictions.
Brooklyn Residential Zone Permit Parking
Despite popular demand, there are no residential parking permits for able bodied individuals that do not work for a governmental organization. This means that street parking is FREE for everyone, not just residents. Unless there is signage or meters explicitly dictating restrictions, most street parking is fair game. Check out our parking advice below for each Brooklyn neighborhood.
This article from the Times, chronicles the city council decision in 2013 to ultimately continue without permit parking. We suggest reading more if you are curious about the subject.
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Brooklyn Monthly Parking
If you are a Brooklyn Resident that gets frustrated by the lack of street parking, you may want to consider purchasing a longterm parking spot. Monthly rates are much more discounted than daily, and worth the price to avoid stress and save valuable time. SpotHero is a parking platform that compares rates and locations allowing you to select the best option.
| Address | Reserve Parking? | Price Range |
| 63-77 N 3rd St. | Book Now! | $2oo – Monthly |
| 387 Flushing Ave. | Book Now! | $ 240 – Monthly |
| 81 Fleet Pl. | Book Now! | $250 – Monthly |
Brooklyn Alternate-Side Parking
Alt-Parking, short for alternate side parking, are a set of NYC and Brooklyn parking regulations that allow for frequent street cleaning in order to combat the greater New York Metro ‘s excessive trash. Most areas enforced with alt-side parking are physically marked by a sign that features a red “P” that is crossed out by a broom. Virtually all of Brooklyn Heights falls under alt-side parking restrictions. All areas marked as alt-side parking are subject to suspension for holidays and emergencies, but typically are on restricted for varying 3 hour time periods. Check out the NYCDOT twitter feed @NYCASP on alt-side parking to make sure you’re on the right side of the street!
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Brooklyn Street Parking
Below are some of the best options for street parking within each respective Brooklyn neighborhood:
Brooklyn Heights Parking: Although a a strict no parking zone on Furman Street, there is limited street parking available during the day, in between Cadman Plaza W and Furman. This area is subject to alt-side parking, so be sure to check signage and choose wisely.
Bushwick Parking: Other than Bushwick Ave, most streets offer free parking with limited availability. Myrtle Ave offers 1 hour metered parking all day. Most streets offer free overnight and evening parking if you are able to find a spot.
Fort Greene Parking: All streets north of Fulton offer on street parking if you’re fortunate enough to come across it. Read signs to abide all parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle.
Gowanus Parking: From 1st St to 16th St in between Prospect Park West and the Highway offer unmetered street parking. Please check up to date signs for relevant restrictions.
Prospect Heights Parking: Most streets south of Atlantic Ave offer un-metered street parking. However, it is difficult to come by! At night, most of Prospect Heights offers free street parking, however, that status may change in the morning.
Park Slope Parking: Any side street off of 7th Ave is free street parking most days. Be sure to read signage for restrictions.
Williamsburg Parking: During the day, there is a square zone with free street parking. The perimeters are: Grand Street to Bushwick Ave to Meeker Ave. Some street have alt-side parking imposed, but most do not. Metropolitan ave, which cuts through the middle of this are, is a no park street during the day, but is okay to park overnight until 7am. Most streets in Williamsburg offer free or metered parking in the evenings and overnight.
*Availability listed above is largely the same for overnight hours, however, it is crucial that one checks all signage and neighborhood advisories before leaving a vehicle in a location overnight.
Brooklyn Parking Meter Information:
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- Parking rates are posted on each parking meter, and the allotted parking duration is posted on the top left hand corner of the green meter signs. Parking durations vary from 1 hour to 12 hours depending on location. Parking is free on Sundays. Check signs carefully before parking.
- On-Street meters start at 1.00/hour in Brooklyn, unless designated otherwise.
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Brooklyn Bridge Parking
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Brooklyn Parking Resources
- SpotHero – allows you to easily compare Brooklyn parking rates and locations to book parking online or your smartphone
- ParkingPanda– Compare rates and locations for parking in Brooklyn
- SmoothParking– has real time street parking restrictions available via map
- TripSavvy– Read TripSavvy’s guide to NYC Parking garages
- NYC.Gov– Official website for city garages and lots
- NYCStreetParker– Check out an analysis of available spaces according to NYCDOTs parking regulations
- DixonLeasing– Brooklyn Neighborhood parking guide and tips from pros
