Living In Nyc
In a city with plenty of public transportation, from bus routes to an extensive subway system, a sizable population of New Yorkers don’t own a car. Those who do keep a vehicle know that street parking is in short supply, leading to frustrating searches for valid spots near their home. The same is true for paying a monthly car parking fee, which can feel like a second rent.More than a few car owners in NYC have been choosing a third option: storing their vehicle at a professional storage facility during those times when they don’t expect to be using their car. That can be true, for example, when they choose to keep their cars parked in winter or when traveling. Self-storage is a convenient, safe, and cost-effective way to store cars in the city without worrying about high parking fees or fines.
Why are More New Yorkers Storing their Cars?
One recent estimate found that about 1.4 million households in the city, or about 45 percent of all New Yorkers, own a car. Now, with the Stay At Home order in place due to the covid-19 pandemic, not many people are driving, and city streets are quiet. The same has been true for taxis, rental vehicles, and leased cars. With so many cars coming off the road, it’s extremely challenging to find enough spaces to park on the street. Parking lots that would normally be empty during the day are suddenly full.Leaving cars on the street is risky. Since the coronavirus lockdown, the New York Police Department has seen a 57% increase in thefts of cars, motorcycles, and mopeds between March 16 and April 14, or 458 thefts during that time. Likewise, cars that may be parked illegally, even accidentally, can get towed by different government agencies, including the NYPD.Paying for a permanent parking space, particularly in Manhattan, can be prohibitively expensive for many residents. The Wall Street Journal reports that at least two new condo developments are charging $1 million for ...
TI Storage
April 22nd, 2020
