<p>I'm an incoming transfer student for NYU</p>
<p>My question: Is there anywhere near NYU (maybe outside of the city) that I can get a parking permit/spot so that I can have a car nearby (and by 'nearby' I mean accessible through public transportation within 30-40 minutes) in case I need to leave the city?</p>
<p>I ask this because there's no one else who can really take care of/look after my car, especially in the winter - and I rely on it highly to get around (outside of the state).</p>
<p>I would look into Jersey City parking garages for a cheaper alternative to NYC garages. However, it is going to be a LOT of money and I don’t think it’s worth it. Paying thousands of dollars to have access to a car doesn’t make sense.</p>
<p>This is going to present an issue for you. There aren’t any spots for students that are provided by NYU, but there are plenty of parking garages…at a hefty price. Even going to a Jersey or non-Manhattan borough garage is going to be pricey.</p>
<p>You can park on the street in the boroughs but you have to watch the street cleaning signs and move the car accordingly to keep from getting a hefty ticket ($110 the last time I got one and it may be more than that by now)</p>
<p>If there’s no one to watch your car while you’re at school, sell it or garage it near your home and rent a car to leave the city. You will save a lot of money that way.</p>
<p>Agree with Chedva…there is no way that you want to be burdened by a car in NYC on a student’s budget or schedule. Garaging a car near the Village in order to have access to a beach/ country home within driving distance, is a luxury that few NYer’s can afford. But outside of that scenario (and budget), it would be unrealistic to try to park a car nearby.</p>
<p>Get used to the public transportation. You can’t afford to keep a car in NYC. Zip car is a good alternative, but it is still not cheap.</p>
<p>@Chedva - Thanks for the suggestion, I think I’m going to go with what you say.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies, everyone, I wasn’t entirely sure of what to expect in parking near/around NY, but I’ve resolved to finding someone to take care of my car near home for the time being!</p>
<p>There are zip car placed around NYU. I’ve seen them on the website in the past. Check it out!</p>