Parking in Long Island City (2026): Monthly Garages, Rates & the Court Square City Garage
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Parking in Long Island City costs a fraction of Manhattan, and it sits one subway stop from Midtown. Monthly garage spots run from about $225 to $500. The city’s own Court Square garage charges $25 for a full day and $400 a month, if you can get a permit.
This guide compares LIC’s garages, the city garage and its permit system, overnight rules, and the cheapest ways to commute. NYC Parkings is run by a small team that works in the New York City parking industry. For monthly parking, we connect drivers with parking partners who have space.
$25
24 hours at the Court Square city garage
$400
City monthly permit, first come, first served
$225–$500
Monthly spots in private garages
$12
Night Special, in by midnight, out by 6 a.m.
Long Island City parking at a glance
Quick answer
The best value in LIC is the city-run Court Square garage: $25 for 24 hours, $14 with the weekday Early Bird, and $400 a month.
- All day: Court Square city garage, $25 for 24 hours, or $14 if you enter between 6 and 9 a.m. and leave by 7 p.m.
- Monthly: about $225 to $500 in private garages. The city permit is $400 but not guaranteed.
- Overnight: Court Square’s Night Special is $12 if you enter between 8 p.m. and midnight and leave by 6 a.m.
- Street meters: about $2 for the first hour on commercial blocks like Vernon Boulevard. Meters are free on Sundays and major holidays.
Short-term rates compared
| Parking | Where | Rates | Know before you go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Municipal Field | Queens Blvd, 32nd Pl to 48th St | $2/hour, $16 max for 15 hours | Mon to Sat, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. No overnight parking |
| Street meters | Commercial blocks such as Vernon Blvd | About $2 first hour, $5 for 2 hours | Posted time limit, often 2 hours. Free Sundays and major holidays |
| Court Square Municipal Garage | 45-40 Court Square | $9 first hour, $14 for 2, $20 up to 10, $25 up to 24 hours | Open 24/7. Early Bird $14, Night Special $12 |
| MPG Court Square | 57 Court Square E | Online bookings from about $14 | Valet garage |
| MPG Jackson Avenue | 45 Davis St | About $16 listed for daily parking | Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. EV charging |
| Lumen LIC (Propark) | 23-15 44th Rd, enter on 24th St | Drive-up $15 for 2 hours, $21 for 10, $29 for 24 | 6 a.m. to midnight. Valet, 9-foot height limit, EV charging |
| City Parking, Hunters Point South | 52-34 2nd St | Book online for current rates | Open 24/7. Covered valet |
Rates were checked in October 2026 against NYC DOT, operator pages, and booking sites. Prices change often, so check the posted board before you park.
Monthly parking in Long Island City
Monthly garage parking in LIC runs about $225 to $500. The price depends on the garage, your access hours, your vehicle, and whether a new-customer special is running.
| Garage | Where | Monthly price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPark, Crescent Street | 43-08 Crescent St | From $225 | Court Square area |
| City Parking Maximus | 45-45 Center Blvd | From $275 | Open 24 hours, on the waterfront |
| iPark, Hunter Street | 43-25 Hunter St | From $299 | Overnight pick-up hours are limited |
| LAZ City Lights | 4-74 48th Ave | $300 | Hunters Point |
| Court Square city garage | 45-40 Court Square | $400 | City permit, first come, first served |
| Lumen LIC (Propark) | 23-15 44th Rd | $441.50 resident, $496.69 non-resident | New-customer specials, see below |
| MPG Court Square, MPG Jackson Ave, SP+ 22-22 Jackson Ave, Skyline Garage | Court Square and Jackson Ave | From $450 | Valet garages near the 7, E, M, and G trains |
| Pickup, van, and truck lot | 45-46 Court Square W | From about $993 | For oversized vehicles |
Prices are listed or posted rates as of October 2026. “From” prices are starting rates, and tax may be added.
What changes the monthly price
- Access plan: weekday-only plans cost less than 24/7 access. Lumen’s posted rates also differ for building residents and non-residents.
- New-customer specials: Lumen has offered $250 a month for a weekday plan (Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and $350 for 24/7 access, each for the first six months. Specials like these are limited-time and change often.
- Vehicle size: SUVs and vans can pay more. Lumen has a 9-foot height limit, and the Court Square W lot takes oversized vehicles.
- Rules: some monthly plans ban long-term vehicle storage, so a car that sits unused for weeks may not qualify.
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The Court Square city garage and its monthly permits
The Court Square Municipal Parking Garage is the cheapest garage in LIC, but its $400 monthly permits are limited and never guaranteed. NYC DOT runs it at 45-40 Court Square, between Court Square East and Court Square West, behind the courthouse.
| Court Square garage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours and size | Open 24/7, 713 spaces |
| Hourly to daily | $9 first hour, $14 up to 2 hours, $3 each added hour, $20 up to 10 hours, $25 up to 24 hours |
| Early Bird | $14: enter 6 to 9 a.m., leave by 7 p.m. |
| Night Special | $12: enter 8 p.m. to midnight, leave by 6 a.m. |
| EV charging | 9 Level 2 chargers at $0.27 per kWh. 4 DC fast chargers, with the first 13 kWh free, then $0.39 per kWh |
| Monthly permit | $400 a month, 204 permit spaces |
| Lost ticket | Charged from 12:01 a.m. on the day you entered |
How to get a monthly permit
- Reserve online through NYC DOT’s Parking Reservation System at dotprs.nyc. Reservations open at 10 a.m., five days before the first of the month.
- Pass the license check. DOT checks your New York State driver’s license when you reserve.
- Pay at the garage manager’s office by the first day of the permit month. A reservation alone does not guarantee a permit.
- Walk-in permits are available on the first of the month, but in limited numbers.
Demand for these permits is not new. In 2015, local residents described waiting hours in line at this garage to renew them, before DOT moved to a first come, first served system.
Permit full?
Private garages nearby sell monthly spots too, and new-customer specials can come close to the city’s price. Tell us what you need and a parking partner will send you options.
LIC garages, one by one
Many LIC garages are valet garages, and their access hours matter as much as their prices.
Lumen LIC (Propark)
23-15 44th Road, with the entrance on 24th Street. Covered valet parking with EV charging and a 9-foot height limit. Propark lists hours of 6 a.m. to midnight daily. Drive-up rates run $15 for 2 hours, $21 for 10 hours, and $29 for 24 hours. Monthly plans don’t allow long-term vehicle storage.
MPG Jackson Avenue
45 Davis Street, steps from the Court Square station. Covered valet parking with EV charging, open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight parking works only if you drop off and pick up within those hours.
MPG Court Square
57 Court Square East, also listed as 27-28 Thomson Avenue. A valet garage beside the Court Square stations, with online bookings from about $14.
iPark, Hunter Street
43-25 Hunter Street, near MoMA PS1. Covered valet parking. Overnight drop-off and pick-up run 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
City Parking, Hunters Point South
52-34 2nd Street, near the waterfront. Covered valet parking, open 24/7. The entrance is on 2nd Street, a one-way street, between Borden Avenue and 54th Avenue.
Commuting to Manhattan: park in LIC and ride in
Driving into Midtown on weekdays costs a $9 congestion toll each day before you pay to park. Parking in LIC and taking the subway skips the toll entirely.
| Monthly cost, about 21 workdays | Drive into Midtown | Park in LIC, take the subway |
|---|---|---|
| Congestion toll (E-ZPass, peak hours) | About $189 ($9 a day) | $0 |
| Subway fare | $0 | About $126 ($3 each way) |
| Parking | Your Manhattan garage’s monthly rate | From $250 (weekday special) to $400 (city permit) |
The toll applies when you enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Peak hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with a $2.25 overnight rate. The MTA plans to raise the peak toll to $12 in 2028.
LIC is well placed for this. The 7, E, M, N, W, and R trains reach Manhattan within a stop or two, and the G runs to Brooklyn. Weekday garage plans, like Lumen’s Monday-to-Friday plan, are built for exactly this commute.
Commuting in?
Driving in from Long Island or elsewhere in Queens? Ask us about weekday monthly plans near the subway.
Overnight parking, EV charging, and tall vehicles
Check a garage’s access hours before you leave a car overnight. Several LIC garages close at night, and a closed garage can keep your car until morning.
Overnight parking
| Garage | Overnight rule |
|---|---|
| Court Square city garage | Open 24/7. Night Special $12: enter 8 p.m. to midnight, leave by 6 a.m. |
| City Parking, Hunters Point South | Open 24/7 |
| City Parking Maximus | Open 24 hours |
| iPark, Hunter Street | Drop-off and pick-up 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. (2 a.m. Friday and Saturday) |
| Lumen LIC | 6 a.m. to midnight, per Propark |
| MPG Jackson Avenue | Only if you drop off and pick up between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. |
| Sunnyside Municipal Field | Closes at 10 p.m. No overnight parking |
EV charging
- Court Square city garage: DC fast chargers with the first 13 kWh free, then $0.39 per kWh, plus Level 2 chargers at $0.27 per kWh.
- Sunnyside Municipal Field: DC fast chargers at $0.52 per kWh.
- Lumen LIC and MPG Jackson Avenue: both list EV charging. Ask about charger access when you book.
Tall and oversized vehicles
Lumen LIC takes vehicles up to 9 feet. For pickups, vans, and trucks, the lot at 45-46 Court Square West is built for oversized vehicles, with monthly parking from about $993. Some garages charge extra for SUVs and oversized vehicles, so mention your vehicle when you ask for a quote.
Street parking and meters in LIC
Street parking in LIC works best for short visits: commercial blocks have meters with time limits, and many residential blocks have street cleaning rules.
- Meter rates: a metered block on Vernon Boulevard charges $2 for the first hour and $5 for two hours, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Queens meters range from $1.50 to $2.50 for the first hour by zone, and each meter shows its rate.
- Sundays and holidays: meters are not in effect on Sundays or major legal holidays. Other posted rules still apply.
- Paying: use the ParkNYC app or the meter. Newer pay-by-plate meters, rolled out in Queens from fall 2025, take your plate number, so you don’t display a receipt.
- Outdoor dining: some metered spaces on restaurant blocks are taken by dining setups.
- Street cleaning: many LIC blocks have alternate side parking. Check today’s status and the 2026 calendar before you leave a car.
- Hydrants: keep 15 feet clear on each side. See our fire hydrant ticket guide.
For more on meter zones and ticket fines, see the NYC parking guide.
Where to park by destination
LIC splits into three parking areas: Court Square and Queens Plaza inland, and Hunters Point along the waterfront.
| Heading to | Best parking | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Court Square and One Court Square | Court Square city garage, MPG Court Square | Cheapest all-day rate, next to the 7, E, M, and G trains |
| MoMA PS1 | MPG Jackson Avenue, iPark Hunter Street | Both a short walk away |
| Hunters Point waterfront and Gantry Plaza State Park | City Parking Hunters Point South, City Parking Maximus | 24-hour garages near the parks |
| Queens Plaza | Champion Parking, 29-17 Queens Plaza North | Near the Queensboro Bridge and Queensboro Plaza station |
| Commuting to Manhattan | Court Square Early Bird ($14) or a weekday monthly plan | Cheapest ways to park for the workday |
Parking elsewhere in Queens? See our guide to parking in Flushing. Over the bridge in Brooklyn? See our guides to parking in Williamsburg and parking in Downtown Brooklyn. Or see where to park in NYC by neighborhood.
How finding monthly parking with us works
You tell us what you need once, and a parking partner comes back to you with options. It’s free to ask, and you’re never obligated to sign up.
- Contact us by phone at (929) 619-9960 or email at [email protected].
- Share the details: your vehicle, start date, access hours, nearest cross street, and budget.
- We pass your request to a parking operator serving LIC.
- The operator contacts you with availability, the monthly rate, and any current special.
- You decide. If a spot works for you, you arrange it directly with the operator.
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Why drivers use NYC Parkings
We make LIC parking easier to compare, using official and operator sources instead of guesswork.
- Industry knowledge: NYC Parkings is run by a small team that works in the New York City parking industry.
- Checked sources: city rates, permit rules, and tolls come from NYC DOT and the MTA. Garage details come from operator pages and booking sites, with the date we checked them.
- Free to use: reading the guide and asking for monthly options cost nothing.
- Clear about how we work: we’re not a city agency. We pass monthly requests to parking operators, at no cost to you.
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Map: Long Island City and Brooklyn & Queens parking guides
Use the map to compare Long Island City with the other Brooklyn and Queens areas we cover: Downtown Brooklyn, Barclays Center, Williamsburg, Long Island City and Flushing. Click any pin for that area’s parking guide. Open the Brooklyn & Queens parking map on Google Maps.
Long Island City parking FAQ
How much is monthly parking in Long Island City?
About $225 to $500 a month in private garages, and $400 for a city permit at Court Square. Weekday-only plans and new-customer specials cost less than 24/7 access.
How do I get a monthly permit at the Court Square city garage?
Reserve at dotprs.nyc when reservations open, at 10 a.m. five days before the first of the month, then pay at the garage office by the 1st. A reservation alone doesn’t guarantee a permit.
What if the Court Square permits are full?
Limited walk-in permits go on sale on the 1st. Otherwise, private garages nearby sell monthly spots. Call (929) 619-9960 and we’ll pass your request to a parking partner.
Where is the cheapest all-day parking in LIC?
The Court Square city garage: $25 for 24 hours, or $14 with the weekday Early Bird if you enter between 6 and 9 a.m. and leave by 7 p.m.
Can I park in LIC and take the subway to avoid congestion pricing?
Yes. LIC is outside the toll zone, and the 7, E, M, N, W, and R trains reach Manhattan within a stop or two. You skip the $9 peak toll and pay a $3 subway fare each way.
Which LIC garages allow overnight parking?
The Court Square city garage and City Parking at Hunters Point South are open 24/7. Several others limit pick-up hours at night, so check before you leave a car overnight.
Where can I charge an electric car in Long Island City?
The Court Square city garage has DC fast chargers with the first 13 kWh free, then $0.39 per kWh. Lumen LIC and MPG Jackson Avenue also list EV charging.
Is street parking free on Sundays in LIC?
Meters are not in effect on Sundays or major legal holidays. Other posted rules, like No Standing, still apply.
Find your parking spot in Long Island City
Whether you live in LIC, work near Court Square, or commute into Manhattan, parking here usually costs less than across the river. The city’s own garages show the gap: a monthly permit is $400 at Court Square and $600 at Delancey and Essex on the Lower East Side.
- Monthly parking: call (929) 619-9960 or email [email protected] with your vehicle, start date, and access hours. A parking partner will send you current options and rates.
- Parking today: send us a request and we’ll help you find a garage spot.