Parking Near Columbia University, Harlem
Where Can I Park for Columbia University?
Columbia Transportation lists 24/7 university parking at $314.40 a month, while commuter facilities run 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday at $273.75, with no overnight parking. Nearby New York City streets have metered and non-metered spaces. Parksy lists covered parking 276 yd away for $25 a day.
- Address
- Low Plaza
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Covered Garage Parking in Morningside Heights, 276 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cathedral Parkway – 110th Street, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near Harlem
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Kaca Pic
Columbia University Campus Parking at Low Plaza
Parking at the campus is managed through Columbia Transportation, which lists a Parking Office for permit and facility enquiries (transportation.columbia.edu). The university’s visitor information says metered and non-metered parking is available on New York City streets near the Visitors Center (visit.columbia.edu).
Columbia Transportation lists 24/7 parking facilities open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at $314.40 a month, while commuter facilities operate from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday with no overnight parking at $273.75 (transportation.columbia.edu). Daily parking is extremely limited during the academic year, particularly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (transportation.columbia.edu).
Nearby Street and Public Parking Around Morningside Heights
Street parking around the campus includes both metered and non-metered New York City spaces, according to Columbia’s Visitors Center (visit.columbia.edu). Those spaces can be useful for a short visit to Low Plaza, but availability depends on the surrounding Manhattan streets rather than a university-controlled lot.
For shopping-center or council-operated parking near Low Plaza, no place-specific facility or free-period rule is provided in the local results.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Columbia in Manhattan
Parksy lists a covered garage in Morningside Heights, 276 yd away, at $25 a day. Its short distance suits visitors making a planned campus stop and students carrying equipment or bags. A second covered garage in Morningside Heights is 0.2 mi away at $32 a day, offering another practical option for staff or visitors who prefer covered parking.
Two University Garage spaces in the Harlem area are each 0.3 mi away at $34 a day. Two 24/7 valet garage spaces are also 0.3 mi away at $21.12 an hour, making them better suited to shorter visits when hourly parking is more useful than a day rate.
Busy Parking Periods Near the Columbia Campus
Daily parking is extremely limited during the academic year, particularly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (transportation.columbia.edu). Drivers visiting during term should therefore expect the greatest pressure on those weekdays, especially when a visit cannot be shifted outside regular commuter-facility hours.
University events and open days can increase demand around Low Plaza, but the local university pages supplied here do not publish specific event dates or open-day parking arrangements. The Visitors Center identifies metered and non-metered New York City street parking, so surrounding street restrictions and posted meter conditions remain relevant for visitors using curbside spaces (visit.columbia.edu).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Columbia University?
Columbia Transportation lists 24/7 university parking at $314.40 a month, while commuter facilities run 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday at $273.75, with no overnight parking. Nearby New York City streets have metered and non-metered spaces. Parksy lists covered parking 276 yd away for $25 a day.
Does Columbia University Have Visitor Parking?
Metered and non-metered New York City street parking is available near the Visitors Center. Daily university parking is extremely limited during the academic year, particularly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so drivers planning a campus visit should consider nearby street spaces or a reserved covered garage.
What Are the University Parking Hours and Prices?
Columbia Transportation lists 24/7 parking facilities open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at $314.40 a month. Commuter facilities operate from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday at $273.75, with no overnight parking.
How Much Does Nearby Covered Parking Cost?
Parksy lists a covered garage in Morningside Heights, 276 yd away, at $25 a day. Another covered garage in Morningside Heights is 0.2 mi away at $32 a day. These options suit planned campus stops when covered parking is preferred.
What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Near Columbia University?
The closest listed Parksy space is a covered garage in Morningside Heights, 276 yd away, priced at $25 a day. A second covered garage is 0.2 mi away at $32 a day, while two University Garage spaces and two 24/7 valet garage spaces are each 0.3 mi away.
When Is Parking Busiest Near Campus?
Daily parking is extremely limited during the academic year, particularly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. University events and open days can increase demand around Low Plaza. Drivers using curbside spaces should also follow surrounding street restrictions and posted meter conditions.
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