--- description: Nearby parking includes a covered 400 E. 70th St. garage for $15 a day, 0.3 mi from The Rockefeller University, plus Sutton Terrace at $20 a day. title: Parking Near The Rockefeller University, Upper East Side | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-the-rockefeller-university-upper-east-side-283258.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near The Rockefeller University, Upper East Side Landmark Parking · Upper East Side, New York · The Rockefeller University Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1216 York Avenue [Airport Parking (LGA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ny/lga) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/upper-east-side) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ny/upper-east-side) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ny/upper-east-side) Where Can I Park for The Rockefeller University? The Rockefeller University does not provide parking on campus, so drivers should plan for a nearby garage. Parksy options include a $15 a day covered garage at 400 E. 70th St. 0.3 mi away, $20 a day at Sutton Terrace 330 yd away, and $25 an hour in Upper East Side 0.2 mi away. Listen to article 5:32 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Affordable Valet Parking at Sutton Terrace Garage, Manhattan, 330 yd (4 min walk)
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Roosevelt Island, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
## Parking Near Upper East Side [Affordable Valet Parking at Sutton Terrace Garage, Manhattan $20.00/hr 330 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/manhattan/affordable-valet-parking-at-sutton-terrace-garage--135062) [Convenient Valet Parking at Sutton Terrace, Manhattan $50.00/day 330 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/manhattan/convenient-valet-parking-at-sutton-terrace-manhatt-135072) [Convenient Valet Parking Garage in Upper East Side, NY $10.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-valet-parking-garage-in-upper-east-side-133972) [St. Tropez Garage: Premium Parking in New York, NY $16.05/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/st-tropez-garage-premium-parking-in-new-york-ny-121508) [Secure Parking at St. Tropez Garage in NYC $16.05/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/secure-parking-at-st-tropez-garage-in-nyc-131311) [Convenient Covered Parking at 400 E. 70th St. Garage $15.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-covered-parking-at-400-e-70th-st-garage-134908) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![The Rockefeller University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-the-rockefeller-university-upper-east-side-283258.webp) The Rockefeller University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## The Rockefeller University Campus Parking Drivers should plan for off-campus parking before arriving at The Rockefeller University, because the university does not provide parking on campus (rockefeller.edu). The campus is at 1216 York Avenue on the Upper East Side, and its facilities include designated parking spaces as part of accessibility arrangements (rockefeller.edu). The university’s policy says public parking may be available at nearby locations (rockefeller.edu). Its New York City resources page directs visitors toward NYC parking garages rather than identifying an official university-operated car park or publishing campus parking rates (rockefeller.edu). For events, the university’s Science Saturday FAQ states that there is no parking on campus and describes the event parking position as free of charge (rockefeller.edu). ## When York Avenue Parking Is Hardest Event days are the clearest pressure point for drivers visiting the campus. The university’s Science Saturday information specifically addresses parking for an on-campus event and states that there is no parking on campus (rockefeller.edu), so visitors arriving for public programs should allow time to use a nearby garage. The campus sits in the Upper East Side, where curb space is limited by the surrounding city streets. The university’s published resources point visitors to NYC parking garages rather than offering a campus lot (rockefeller.edu). Show map of Upper East Side ## Other Garages Near the Upper East Side Campus The university’s New York City resources page directs visitors to NYC parking garages as the nearby public-parking option (rockefeller.edu). The university does not name a council car park, shopping-center car park, operator, tariff, opening hour, capacity, or free-parking period on the cited campus pages (rockefeller.edu). The nearby Parksy listings below provide specific off-campus choices, while the university’s policy confirms that public parking may be available at nearby locations (rockefeller.edu). ## Nearby Parksy Parking for Campus Visits For a short visit, a valet garage in Upper East Side is 0.2 mi away and costs $25 an hour. Two Sutton Terrace valet spaces are 330 yd away: one costs $20 an hour, while the other costs $20 a day. The hourly Sutton Terrace option suits a brief appointment, while the daily option is better for a full working day. Two St. Tropez Garage spaces are 0.3 mi away and cost $16.05 an hour. A covered garage at 400 E. 70th St. is also 0.3 mi away and costs $15 a day. The daily covered option is the most practical choice for staff or students staying on campus, while the hourly St. Tropez spaces suit visitors who need shorter parking. ## Roosevelt Island Station and Walking Access Roosevelt Island is the nearest station to the campus, at 0.3 mi away and a 6 min walk. The station provides a straightforward alternative for visitors who would rather avoid driving into the Upper East Side and finding a garage near York Avenue. The Rockefeller University is also 0.6 mi from the center of the Upper East Side. Drivers using one of the nearby Parksy garages can combine parking with a short walk to 1216 York Avenue, while visitors arriving by rail can use the six-minute walk from Roosevelt Island as the simplest access route. Show street view near The Rockefeller University ## Sources - [The Rockefeller University website](https://rockefeller.edu) - [New York Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.ny.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.rockefeller.edu/science-saturday/spring-2018/faq/) - [NYC Resources](https://www.rockefeller.edu/about/our-campus/nyc-resources/) - [The Rockefeller University Policy on Use of University Facilities](https://appext.rockefeller.edu/calendar/events/policy/pdf) - [Accessibility](https://www.rockefeller.edu/human-resources/disabilities/accessibility/) \* 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 The Rockefeller University? The Rockefeller University does not provide parking on campus, so drivers should plan for a nearby garage. Parksy options include a $15 a day covered garage at 400 E. 70th St. 0.3 mi away, $20 a day at Sutton Terrace 330 yd away, and $25 an hour in Upper East Side 0.2 mi away. ### Does The Rockefeller University Have Parking on Campus? The Rockefeller University does not provide parking on campus. Its resources direct visitors toward NYC parking garages, and public parking may be available at nearby locations. The campus includes designated parking spaces as part of accessibility arrangements. For Science Saturday, the university states there is no parking on campus and describes event parking as free of charge. ### When Is Parking Near The Rockefeller University Hardest? Event days are the clearest pressure point. Science Saturday information states there is no parking on campus, so visitors attending public programs should allow time to use a nearby garage. The campus is in the Upper East Side, where curb space is limited by surrounding city streets, and the university points visitors to NYC parking garages. ### What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Options? A covered garage at 400 E. 70th St. is 0.3 mi away and costs $15 a day. Sutton Terrace has a valet space 330 yd away for $20 a day. Tropez Garage spaces are 0.3 mi away and cost $16.05 an hour. ### Which Nearby Garage Is Best for a Short or Full-Day Visit? For a short visit, the $25 an hour valet garage in Upper East Side is 0.2 mi away, while the hourly Sutton Terrace option is 330 yd away and costs $20 an hour. For a full working day, the Sutton Terrace daily option costs $20 a day, and the covered 400 E. 70th St. garage costs $15 a day. ### Can I Use Public Transport Instead of Parking Near The Rockefeller University? Roosevelt Island is the nearest station, at 0.3 mi away and a 6 min walk. It provides an alternative for visitors who would rather avoid driving into the Upper East Side and finding a garage near York Avenue. 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