Travel Information

Parking

Street parking in the Union Square area is limited, but it can be found if you know where to look and understand NYC’s alternate-side rules. Free parking typically exists on residential side streets east of Union Square (for example, parts of East 16th–19th Streets, Irving Place, and blocks toward Gramercy), as well as some avenues farther from the commercial core, though spaces fill quickly and turnover is low. Most of these spots are governed by Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations, which require cars to be moved during street-cleaning windows, usually 90-minute periods once or twice per week, so it’s essential to check signs carefully. You can always confirm ASP rules and any temporary suspensions using NYC’s official resources: the NYC 311 site or app, the DOT parking regulations map, or by texting or calling 311, all of which provide real-time updates about street-cleaning, holidays, and parking suspensions. While free parking is possible, drivers should expect to circle for a while, read every posted sign, and verify ASP schedules the night before to avoid tickets or tows.  

For those who prefer off-street parking options near the conference venue in the Union Square area, there are several nearby garages to choose from. The iPark – East 14th Garage Corp. at 7 E. 14th Street offers one of the closer options, with a 24-hour/overnight rate of about $50. Just a block away, the GGMC Union Square Garage at 100 E. 15th Street provides another convenient choice, with a 24-hour/overnight rate of roughly $65. A bit farther up Third Avenue, the iPark – 146–154 Third Avenue Parking Corp. Garage at 146–154 3rd Avenue lists a 24-hour/overnight rate of approximately $59. All three garages sit within short walking distance of the venue and provide reliable, covered parking for those who prefer to drive despite the higher Manhattan rates.