Parking in Prospect Heights

ferny007 · October 2006

We just moved in to the area (Sterling Pl. and Underhill) and wanted to know the best options for parkingm, I've noticed that alternate side parking is 4x a week which makes it a major pain. If anyone know of cheap parking lot options or just general suggestions Please advise.

Thanks

squeegee beckenheim · October 2006

I live a little further down on St Marks but generally park over by you more.
Sad to say there are no cheap parking options in the area besides the street. I think the lot owners can smell our desperation.

Oe word of advice for parking on the street: Don't keep anything in your car. I recently had my car not just broken into but ravaged- personal photo albums and CD covers, and clothing tossed across Classon by druggies looking for a little cash. If they don't see anything in the car they won't have any reason to bust it open.

Also, you can usually find a spot if you look the night before.

stacey · November 2006

Subject: Re: Parking in Prospect Heights

ferny007 wrote: We just moved in to the area (Sterling Pl. and Underhill) and wanted to know the best options for parkingm, I've noticed that alternate side parking is 4x a week which makes it a major pain. If anyone know of cheap parking lot options or just general suggestions Please advise.

Thanks

Just to add on to Squeegee's advice the other thing you can do is ask a neighbor whose home all day to move it for you and throw them a couple bucks each week.

bigguy · November 2006

I used to park over in Park Slope, and move it once a week. Eventually I realized I could usually move the car in PH in just a few minutes 3 or 4 times a week if I go out at 7AM or so. So the total time is probably less if you count walking time to the Slope.

I also call 311 early and often to check alternate side status - there are a lot of weird little holidays out there. The last day of Ramadan was sweet (at least I think that's what it was). Called 311, turned around and went right back inside.