Resources4 Reasons You Need a Parking App in NYC

Published 26 Jan 2021

4 Reasons You Need a Parking App in NYC

New York City has the highest population density among all cities in the United States. One of the impacts of high population density is the increased number of vehicles and possible challenges in parking spaces. In fact, the New York driver spends an average of 107 hours a year trying to locate parking spaces. Icon Parking can help to make parking in New York City a little less stressful with our Icon GO parking app. Read on to understand why your parking app can make your life a lot easier while living in New York City.

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Improved Safety

Through our ParkSafe promise, Icon Parking aims to boost safety and security in our parking garages. With the help of our Icon GO app, you can check-in and check-out of your designated parking garage without touching any surface but your phone screen. Our Icon GO parking app also offers contactless mobile reservations, payments, and more with access to exclusive offers and rates. With Icon GO, you reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 through both human contact and through surface contact.

Guaranteed Parking

By reserving parking through our Icon GO app, you are sure of a parking slot. Many parking places in NYC require you to book parking the previous day, but Icon Parking offers same-day parking reservations.

In case your parking ticket is almost out of session, the Icon GO app allows you to extend your session. Through the app, you can adjust your initial parking request to accommodate any unforeseen events that cause you to stay longer than expected.

Convenient and Cost-Effective for Businesses

Parking for businesses is also available in Icon Parking Systems. Businesses can reserve parking space for clients for convenience in any parking garage. The competitive price offered by Icon Parking will minimize parking costs and grow your businesses.

Customers make a choice by assessing how safe and readily available a parking space is. The guarantee of safety by ParkSafe is very appealing to customers. If your customers use the Icon GO app, they will want to visit your store more often due to ample, reliable, and safe parking.

Icon Parking and our ParkSafe promise is available in over 200 locations in Manhattan. With our parking systems, not only will you find the nearest and most convenient space for your car, but you’ll also find a space in a safe and sanitary garage.

Do not hesitate to call us whenever you need company parking or any other parking services in NYC. Contact us or download the Icon GO parking app today.

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What to Do When Visiting NYC

NYC is a vibrant and bustling city, full of fascinating sights to take in. While it’s not the easiest city to drive in, it’s not impossible to do so. With the convenience of an NYC parking app, you can rent a car with ease and hit the following activities below.

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How Should You Spend Your Labor Day in NYC?

Summer, as wonderful and fun as it is, has one major flaw. It isn’t long enough. After spending the warm months with friends and family exploring the city, experiencing new events, and reconnecting in our old haunts, when the end of August draws near our brain switches from summer mode to back in business. Thankfully, we have one of the best long weekends of the season to look forward to, Labor Day! Meant to celebrate the hardworking labor force, Labor Day is all about relaxing, unwinding, and celebrating you. So, if you’re back in New York City for the summer, here are some events and activities you can check out over Labor Day with help from our parking app.

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Reserve Parking Before Bad Weather

If you find yourself frustrated when driving around the city, it’s no surprise. New York City is the densest city in the US, and it’s estimated that there are over 27,000 people per square mile, according to NYC.gov. That’s a lot of people! Commuters know what they’re dealing with, and also understand that things can become even more hectic when bad weather arrives. If you prefer to drive into the city when the weather’s bad, parking apps make it easier to pre-book your spot and weather any storm.

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Your Guide to Safe Midtown East Parking

Living in midtown east in New York City can be challenging, especially when finding safe and reliable parking spaces. With an estimated 167,290 people living there in 2019, midtown east is one of the most populous areas of the city, according to Furman Center data. This can make it hard to find space for your car. Don’t worry though, midtown east parking doesn’t have to be chaos. Here are some tips for seeking out a spot.

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What Are the Benefits of Having a Car in NYC?

Did you know that over two-fifths of New York state’s population is gathered in New York City? The city is packed, which is one reason why it can be difficult for NYC residents to feel as if they are socially distancing properly in the city, especially when they need to get out and about for daily errands or special, unavoidable appointments.

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Valentine’s Day Parking Tips (and Discounts!)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New York City for a night your loved one won’t forget! Whether you’re having a romantic dinner, strolling on the High Line, or heading to the theater, one thing you don’t want to worry about is where to park. With over 200 facilities across NYC, Icon and Quik Park always have the perfect spot waiting for you. And to make it extra special, we’ve created the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist to keep you company on the drive in.

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