iPark

Parking garages in Manhattan rarely feel like part of the neighborhood, but the ones that do tend to sit on quieter side streets where the curb isn’t already claimed by delivery trucks and double-parked SUVs. iPark operates on one of those blocks—116 E 98th St, between Lexington and Park—where the rhythm of the Upper East Side slows just enough to let you pull in without a three-point turn. The address puts it within a short walk of the 96th Street subway station, a detail that matters more than it might seem when you’re carrying groceries or dragging a suitcase. They take calls at (212) 289-6257 if you need to confirm availability before making the trip. For directions, check the map and plan accordingly; the garage isn’t flashy, but it’s exactly the kind of low-key utility the neighborhood relies on.