Parking in midtown NYC - LotusTalk

cornbeef · 09-21-2008, 04:11 PM

hey guys, heading to the city next weekend, any suggestions on the best place to park the elise if i bring it

exarkun1178 · 09-21-2008, 04:14 PM

ive had very good luck at the garage at the waldorf towers. with out hesitation they put keep it right there in the loading area away from everything.

Bavarian Motorist · 09-21-2008, 04:24 PM

59th between 10th and 11th, right near my apartment complex. It's not expensive ($19 for 10 hours) and it's not too far from midtown. I've put my Elise there and they take care of it well.

I would not park right in the middle of times square or that area, if that's what you were thinking.

exarkun1178 · 09-21-2008, 04:27 PM

oh the waldorf is only 50 $ over night.

DeanG · 09-21-2008, 04:50 PM

try the Monterey Garage
137 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024

The owner is a long time Lotus fanatic.

cornbeef · 09-21-2008, 04:59 PM

that was fast went for a pizza and a bunch of replies

we're staying close to times square, so bm you think i should park away from there, robs suggestion is only a few blocks away

Bavarian Motorist · 09-21-2008, 05:12 PM

Times Square on a week end is a mad house. I personally would not want my Elise within any Times Sq. people's reach or sight. It's also likely to cost you twice as much as the place I suggested. The place I go to is not far walking distance from Times Square. But anyways, it's up to you.

If you wanna stay closer to the midtown area, at the very least go to the far west side, like 10th or 11th because things are quieter and cheaper.

cornbeef · 09-21-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Times Square on a week end is a mad house. I personally would not want my Elise within any Times Sq. people's reach or sight. It's also likely to cost you twice as much as the place I suggested. The place I go to is not far walking distance from Times Square. But anyways, it's up to you.

If you wanna stay closer to the midtown area, at the very least go to the far west side, like 10th or 11th because things are quieter and cheaper.

thanks mike, the wife already booked a hotel. last time i was in times square was easter weekend, yeah it was a circus, luckily i was picking someone up so didn't need to park the lotus. i'll take a look at your suggestions over the next few days.

exarkun1178 · 09-21-2008, 05:42 PM

i feel the cost 50$ is justified based on the level of service and warm feeling i get from the staff.

were talking the finest hotel in the city.... and only what 3 blocks from tie square. 51st and park other cars parked with mine, bently and rolls, and even an xke.

exarkun1178 · 09-21-2008, 05:42 PM

50$ is over night, im sure its cheaper if your car is there shorter time

cornbeef · 09-21-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by exarkun1178

50$ is over night, im sure its cheaper if your car is there shorter time

i'm all about cheap

tvacc · 09-21-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanG

try the Monterey Garage
137 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024

The owner is a long time Lotus fanatic.

Is that Ken Mance?

apk919 · 09-21-2008, 11:05 PM

Please allow me to vent... I hate parking in Manhattan (and I currently have a car in a Manhattan parking garage).

OK, sorry for the hijack...

mpsalm · 09-22-2008, 08:17 AM

Not midtown but the Minetta Garage on W3rd St @ 6th Ave next to my apt is good. There are always a few 430's and 911's parked in there. They seem to put nice cars separate but those could just be monthly's.

30mpg · 09-27-2008, 10:39 AM

glad this thread came up, I have never parked the lotus in the city because I'm a bit...umm, paranoid...about others parking my car.

Do any of these recommended garages let you park yourself? (how about keep the keys?) I have read horror stores (on here) about letting valet's park the car. And I know what they did to my other car (although it's possilble I just seem to choose the bad garages)

Would be nice to drive the lotus to the city for a weekend, if I could get over the emotion and worries.

cornbeef · 09-30-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 30mpg

Would be nice to drive the lotus to the city for a weekend, if I could get over the emotion and worries.

it is fun, pulling into times square last spring resulted in a barrage of pictures

anyway thanks guys for the tips, but ended up taking the tt due to the forecast; great decision based on the amount of hydroplaning on the ride home. at least i've options for the next trip

cokey · 10-08-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mpsalm

Not midtown but the Minetta Garage on W3rd St @ 6th Ave next to my apt is good. There are always a few 430's and 911's parked in there. They seem to put nice cars separate but those could just be monthly's.

off topic.. hey MP.. any chance i could ever check out ya ride? i'm always near that spot working or even when i go chill in the city.. i've seen that garage b4.. deff see some nice cars there.. i actually play handball at W4 park in the summertime....

kaiynne · 10-08-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cokey

off topic.. hey MP.. any chance i could ever check out ya ride? i'm always near that spot working or even when i go chill in the city.. i've seen that garage b4.. deff see some nice cars there.. i actually play handball at W4 park in the summertime....

I am driving down to nyc next monday or tuesday if you want to check out my elise you are more than welcome to.

cokey · 10-09-2008, 08:31 PM

sounds good.. let me know..

09-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
cornbeef Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 289 Images: 14	Parking in midtown NYC hey guys, heading to the city next weekend, any suggestions on the best place to park the elise if i bring it __________________ "People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living. People don't say that about you...as far as you know."

09-21-2008, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,367	59th between 10th and 11th, right near my apartment complex. It's not expensive ($19 for 10 hours) and it's not too far from midtown. I've put my Elise there and they take care of it well. I would not park right in the middle of times square or that area, if that's what you were thinking. __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now??

09-21-2008, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
cornbeef Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 289 Images: 14	that was fast went for a pizza and a bunch of replies we're staying close to times square, so bm you think i should park away from there, robs suggestion is only a few blocks away __________________ "People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living. People don't say that about you...as far as you know."

09-21-2008, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,367	Times Square on a week end is a mad house. I personally would not want my Elise within any Times Sq. people's reach or sight. It's also likely to cost you twice as much as the place I suggested. The place I go to is not far walking distance from Times Square. But anyways, it's up to you. If you wanna stay closer to the midtown area, at the very least go to the far west side, like 10th or 11th because things are quieter and cheaper. __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now??

09-21-2008, 11:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
apk919 No Acceptable Substitutes Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC & SD Posts: 2,880	Please allow me to vent... I hate parking in Manhattan (and I currently have a car in a Manhattan parking garage). OK, sorry for the hijack... __________________ 2007 AW Lotus Exige S. Opts: Track Pack, Touring Pack, LSD Mods: Multivex mirrors, JLAudio 525/Stealthbox/Focal 130 spkrs, Alpine PDX-5 Amp, Sector111 F&R Tow Hook, Fire Ext, HID Kit, Bootie and Bling, Lotus leather/alcantara interior, Braille Battery, LED Parking/Dome/License Lights, Bane's stealth bulbs, alex's 1/4 turn kit, Stan's shifter mod, jim-c's spkr rings, codymac's 1/4 turn kit, Lotus Cup roof w/fettled clam, Schroth 6pt harness, RAC's & R888's, ChaseCam

09-21-2008, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	ive had very good luck at the garage at the waldorf towers. with out hesitation they put keep it right there in the loading area away from everything.

09-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	oh the waldorf is only 50 $ over night.

09-21-2008, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 200	try the Monterey Garage 137 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024 The owner is a long time Lotus fanatic.

09-21-2008, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	i feel the cost 50$ is justified based on the level of service and warm feeling i get from the staff. were talking the finest hotel in the city.... and only what 3 blocks from tie square. 51st and park other cars parked with mine, bently and rolls, and even an xke.

09-21-2008, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,624	50$ is over night, im sure its cheaper if your car is there shorter time

09-22-2008, 08:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
mpsalm BANNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,348	Not midtown but the Minetta Garage on W3rd St @ 6th Ave next to my apt is good. There are always a few 430's and 911's parked in there. They seem to put nice cars separate but those could just be monthly's.

09-27-2008, 10:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
30mpg CO Touring, April '05 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 241 Images: 1	glad this thread came up, I have never parked the lotus in the city because I'm a bit...umm, paranoid...about others parking my car. Do any of these recommended garages let you park yourself? (how about keep the keys?) I have read horror stores (on here) about letting valet's park the car. And I know what they did to my other car (although it's possilble I just seem to choose the bad garages) Would be nice to drive the lotus to the city for a weekend, if I could get over the emotion and worries. __________________ 2005 Klavierlack Black VW Phaeton V8 2005 Chrome Orange Lotus Elise 2004 Charcoal Honda Accord EX-V6

10-09-2008, 08:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
cokey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 66	sounds good.. let me know.. __________________ BMW steel grey 04' neon srt4 ???hp(will be a lot) ???ft lbs pulled the motor myself n rebuilt it.. got my baby back and its running strong. here for the love of the Elise, Exige and gaining the knowledge before I can get my own... my car.. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f152...ny-pics-62883/

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