| The hustle and bustle of city life can be quite | | | | elsewhere, make sure to get it in writing. Wasting |
| challenging, and New York is one of the busiest cities | | | | time driving in circles looking for a parking space is no |
| by far. New York City is tough in many ways from | | | | way to spend your valuable time. If you don't have a |
| searching for that perfect job to searching for the | | | | written contract that includes a parking space or |
| perfect parking space. One of the hardest things a | | | | entitles you to a certain number of parking spots, |
| Manhattan property management company has to do | | | | your property manager is not obligated, morally or |
| is to make sure renters have ample parking. If | | | | legally, to make sure there is availability for you. To |
| sufficient parking can not be provided, then | | | | ensure that your space remains vacant for you or |
| alternatives are a must. As a property manager, | | | | your visitors, your property management company |
| pre-researching parking space availability in the area | | | | may be willing to post a sign indicating the ownership |
| would be considered helpful to potential tenants and | | | | of such space. |
| a gesture that will undoubtedly be appreciated. | | | | Another option is parking on the streets of New |
| Putting forth a little extra effort for potential clients | | | | York City. It may not be the best choice, but it is a |
| goes a long way. | | | | choice. However, familiarize yourself with New York |
| When you're looking for a place to live, you might | | | | City's DOT regulations on parking. This includes |
| consider finding a home for your car as well. It is | | | | on-street parking regulations as well as alternate side |
| important to find out up front if parking is included in | | | | parking. Be aware of parking signs or no parking |
| your lease and where that parking space is. If parking | | | | signs, fines, paring meters, etc. These parking spaces, |
| in your complex is not an option, locate parking | | | | of course, may not be so close to your residence |
| garages in the area. Take notes on the proximity of | | | | and this should be mapped out as well. Finally, you |
| the parking space to your apartment, the price of | | | | might just decide not to drive at all and rely on |
| parking (daily vs. monthly), the size of the parking | | | | walking or public transportation. Again, do the |
| garage, and the reputation of the lot. Take into | | | | research. Remember to factor in all important |
| consideration that larger companies may be more | | | | information such as budget and cost, distance, |
| equipped to offer discounts or other types of | | | | convenience, and even weather. When signing a lease |
| savings over smaller, privately owned parking garages | | | | do not assume that it includes a parking space. If the |
| and lots. Spending a small amount of your time | | | | landlord or property manager states that it is |
| investigating where your vehicle will reside and how | | | | included, have it put in writing. Although parking in |
| much your budget will allow, will save time and | | | | N.Y.C. can be an obstacle, living in the City can be |
| money in the long run. | | | | rewarding and well worth the hunt for that perfect |
| If you are securing a lease and you are told you will | | | | space. |
| have a parking spot in the garage or a parking space | | | | |