Parking Lot E

One of New York’s no-frills parking hubs sits off Central Road, Manhattan. Centrally placed yet unpretentious, Parking Lot E keeps cars off side streets and out of tow zones when visitors prefer to leave the wheels behind. A simple destination when the alternatives—garage fees, double-parking tickets, or circling for half an hour—outweigh the convenience of driving. The lot accepts cash and cards at the pay station; overnight rates adjust after 6 p.m.; EV chargers occupy the north section; entrances on East 12th and 13th feed straight in and out. If you’re heading to Washington Square Park, the Flatiron District, or NYU’s main campus, this is the block to remember. Dial 212-555-0199 before you arrive; the attendant can relay gate status or lot closures. Save the map ahead of time: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2f5c635a39179:0xbb3d5932c8fda09c. The lane markings change with construction, so give yourself an extra minute to line up in the right queue.