Parking Secrets in Dumbo Brooklyn
October 14th, 2011
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[ED: Parking in Dumbo has been a sore subject for Dumbo (as are in many neighborhoods in NYC that lack enough spaces for visitors, residents, and workers. Parking used to be easy to find in 2005 when the area did not have as many residents and businesses. As residents and businesses moved into the area and infrastructure/construction increased, parking has been a challenge for those who drive to Dumbo. But there's hope (aside from indoor/outdoor pay lots). Below are the techniques, as written by Danii Oliver, who commutes to Dumbo every day by car. Please note that parking regulations and signs may change without notice. Observe signs to confirm you are parked in a valid space.]
Sorry Dumbo, for the delay on last week’s secret revelation. I was delayed driving around looking for parking and was waiting in my car for alternate side parking to end. Now that its over let me share my secrets to finding parking in Dumbo with you!
Over the past 6 months I have been driving to work here in Dumbo. At first I had trouble finding parking which made getting to work on time very difficult. However, with time I learned the area and began to formulate a system.
This is a 6 day a week parking schedule that reduces driving around time and can get you in the office by 10:05 AM. Since I am revealing my secret it is imperative that you do two things 1.) Don’t take my spot LOL! and 2.) Be on time for parking not just work. You should plan to arrive in Dumbo around 9 AM to get a space.
| Day of the Week | Parking Area | Parking Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Monday: | Residential Vinger Hill Area “the Sweet Spot” | Alternate side on Friday 11:30 AM -12:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | York Street between Adams and Washington or Water Street between Main and Dock | Alternate side 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM & 8:00am to 9:30 AM respectively |
| Wednesday: | York Street between Washinton & Front, Front between Adams & Peral or under the Manhattan Bridge on Pearl Street | Alternate side 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Thursday: | Front Street between Pearl & Jay, Jay Street between Front & York, York Street between Bridge & Pearl | Alternate side 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Friday: | Looking is Futile Head to a parking garage share $10-15 with a Dumbo busniness | In by 9:00 AM for discounted day rate |
| Saturday: | Under the BQE over pass on Jay Street, Pearl Street & Adams Street or Adams Street between Plymouth & John | Alternate side 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
Post written by Danii Oliver, Interactive designer and developer. CDO of DAMN Digital Studio, an Interactive Agency. *Please note parking signs may change without notice.*
Related:
{DOT Reverses Story on No Parking Sign, 02Sep2006}
{New Street Parking Spots in Dumbo, 24Aug2007}
{Front Street Parking Regulations Update, 06Nov2007}
{Watch for Updated Parking Regulations in Dumbo, 04Apr2008}
{New Parking Regulations On Front Street, 24Nov2008}
{Outdoor Parking on Old Fulton to Close, 22Apr2009}
{Outdoor Parking in Dumbo, 29Jun2009}
{Parking in Front of 70 Front St, 29Jun2009}
5 Responses to “Parking Secrets in Dumbo Brooklyn”
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October 15th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Thanks so much, as someone who works in dumbo but doesn’t live there you have really made life for those who live there worse. As you go to work in dumbo and drive, what happened to using the subway? All of us who rely on parking for family life and home can enjoy looking even farther away because the subway is harder for you then driving around for hours looking for parking.
October 15th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Thanks for robbing the V-Hill residents of what little parking they have. If you work in DUMBO why are you not using public transportation? Jerk!
October 15th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Take the subway you bums. I need somewhere to park my oversized SUV and BMW.
October 16th, 2011 at 9:30 am
I like to sit in my Mercedes SUV with the engine running and calculate in my head the increase in my property values from the addition of the “beautiful” carousel
October 21st, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Great Post! Now I can stop taking the train. If you live in Dumbo, get a private parking spot and leave the streets for us workers. We need to spend money on gas and help the economy!