Parking Near John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Hell's Kitchen
Where Can I Park for John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
The campus is at 524 West 59th Street in Upper West Side, near Hell's Kitchen. The closest listed parking location is 229 West 60th Street, with a covered space 207 yd away for $18 a day. Staff, faculty and students also have a listed $14 rate at MTP Parking and an $18 rate at LAZ Parking.
- Address
- 524 West 59th Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Covered Valet Parking in New York, NY, 170 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Gershwin Theatre, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Parking Near Hell's Kitchen
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Matthis Volquardsen
Parking at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The campus is at 524 West 59th Street in Upper West Side, near Hell's Kitchen (jjay.cuny.edu). The college is accessible by car, although the campus directions page does not identify an official campus car park operator or campus parking rates (jjay.cuny.edu).
A staff and student discount is listed for MTP Parking at 400 West 61st Street, with a $14 rate, and for LAZ Parking, with an $18 rate (jjay.cuny.edu). These offers are specifically described for John Jay College of Criminal Justice staff, faculty and students, so visitors should not treat them as general campus parking rates.
Other Parking Near the Upper West Side Campus
SpotAngels identifies 229 West 60th Street as the closest parking location to the campus (spotangels.com). The listed Parksy option at 229 W. 60th St. is a covered space 207 yd away, priced at $18 a day, making it a practical choice for a full class day or appointment.
Other nearby alternatives include covered parking 170 yd away at 290 W. 60th St. for $19 a day and a covered valet space 170 yd away for $19 a day. A valet parking garage 303 yd away costs $25 a day. These are nearby parking options rather than campus facilities, and the college's directions page places the destination at 524 West 59th Street (jjay.cuny.edu).
When Parking Is Hardest Around John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Parking demand is likely to be strongest when classes and campus activities are running, because the college is located in the heart of Manhattan's West Side (jjay.cuny.edu). The campus directions page specifically describes access by subway, bus, train, car and air, so drivers share a busy urban approach with other travel modes (jjay.cuny.edu).
For a scheduled visit, arriving with a reserved space is more predictable than relying on a curb space around 524 West 59th Street. The nearby discount notice also shows that parking demand includes staff, faculty and students, with offers at MTP Parking and LAZ Parking (jjay.cuny.edu). The cited college pages do not provide separate open-day, event, term-time, or surrounding-street restriction schedules.
Nearby Parksy Spaces for Students, Staff and Visitors
Students and staff needing a lower daily price can use the covered space at 229 W. 60th St., 207 yd from the campus, for $18 a day. A covered valet space 170 yd away costs $19 a day, while covered parking at 290 W. 60th St., also 170 yd away, costs $19 a day. The short distances suit anyone carrying books or arriving for a class.
Visitors who prefer a garage-style or higher-service option can choose a valet parking garage 303 yd away for $25 a day. Two spaces 261 yd away cost $35 a day: secure and convenient MTP parking in Midtown, or covered parking at 601 W. 57th St. The $35 options suit longer appointments when proximity and covered parking matter more than the lowest daily price.
Rail and Walking Access to the Campus
Gershwin Theatre is the nearest station listed for the campus, at 0.6 mi away and a 13 min walk. The station is a useful alternative for students, staff and visitors who would rather avoid driving to Upper West Side near Hell's Kitchen.
The college directions page says the campus can be reached by subway, bus and train, as well as by car and air (jjay.cuny.edu). From the listed station, the 13 min walk provides a straightforward final leg to 524 West 59th Street, while the campus location in the heart of Manhattan's West Side supports combining rail travel with a short walk (jjay.cuny.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 John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
The campus is at 524 West 59th Street in Upper West Side, near Hell's Kitchen. The closest listed parking location is 229 West 60th Street, with a covered space 207 yd away for $18 a day. Staff, faculty and students also have a listed $14 rate at MTP Parking and an $18 rate at LAZ Parking.
What Is the Closest Parking to John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
SpotAngels identifies 229 West 60th Street as the closest parking location to the campus. The listed covered space is 207 yd away and costs $18 a day. It is a nearby parking option rather than a campus facility, and the college destination is at 524 West 59th Street.
How Much Is Parking Near John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
Nearby listed prices include $18 a day for covered parking 207 yd away at 229 W. 60th St., $19 a day for covered parking or a covered valet space 170 yd away, and $25 a day for a valet parking garage 303 yd away. Two covered options 261 yd away cost $35 a day.
Do Students and Staff Get a Parking Discount?
A staff and student discount is listed for MTP Parking at 400 West 61st Street, with a $14 rate, and for LAZ Parking, with an $18 rate. These offers are specifically described for John Jay College of Criminal Justice staff, faculty and students, so visitors should not treat them as general campus parking rates.
When Is Parking Hardest Near the Campus?
Parking demand is likely to be strongest when classes and campus activities are running, because the college is in the heart of Manhattan's West Side. For a scheduled visit, arriving with a reserved space is more predictable than relying on a curb space around 524 West 59th Street.
Can I Take Public Transportation and Walk to Campus?
Gershwin Theatre is the nearest station listed for the campus, at 0.6 mi away and a 13 min walk. The college directions page says the campus can be reached by subway, bus and train, as well as by car and air. The 13 min walk provides a straightforward final leg to campus.
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