Facility Overview

Situated in the bustling heart of Downtown Brooklyn at the threshold of Boerum Hill, the parking facility at 20–22 Smith Street provides prime off-street parking managed by Icon Parking (operating as Smith & Livingston Parking LLC). Unlike the confined subterranean vaults and multi-tier decks common across the borough, this location is an open-air, street-level surface valet lot. Because it is completely open to the sky, it eliminates the low overhead clearance limits, narrow spiral ramps, and ceiling piping hazards that often plague New York parking garages. Standard sedans, luxury crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, and tall roofline vehicles can fit seamlessly without risk of roof scrapes. A friendly, professional valet attendant greets every driver at the entryway, inspects the vehicle, and parks it securely on the paved grounds.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility’s strategic location along Smith Street between Livingston Street and Fulton Street places motorists within moments of premier commercial, cultural, civic, and entertainment destinations:

• Fulton Mall & City Point Brooklyn: Just half a block north, the Fulton Street retail corridor and City Point complex (housing Dekalb Market Hall, Target, and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema) are within an easy 3- to 6-minute stroll.
• Brooklyn Civic Center & Borough Hall: Cadman Plaza, Columbus Park, Brooklyn Borough Hall, and the Kings County Supreme and Family Courts are only 3 blocks northwest (a quick 4- to 5-minute walk), making it a favorite for attorneys, jurors, and municipal workers.
• New York Transit Museum: Located practically around the corner at Schermerhorn Street and Boerum Place, this historic decommissioned subway station museum is less than a 4-minute walk away.
• Cultural District & Barclays Center: The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House and BAM Harvey Theater are reachable within an 10- to 12-minute walk east, while Barclays Center is approximately a 15-minute walk or a two-stop subway connection away.
• MetroTech Center & NYU Tandon: Brooklyn Commons / MetroTech and university academic buildings are located roughly 8 minutes north on foot.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress is positioned directly along Smith Street, an active one-way northbound corridor flowing off Atlantic Avenue. Approaching from Manhattan or Queens is straightforward via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278), exiting toward Cadman Plaza or Atlantic Avenue and following local arteries into Downtown Brooklyn. Leaving the facility places drivers immediately onto local thoroughfares connecting quickly to the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Flatbush Avenue. For park-and-ride commuters or travelers continuing on foot, the transit connections within a few blocks are unrivaled: the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station (A, C, G trains), Jay St–MetroTech (A, C, F, R trains), Hoyt Street (2, 3 trains), and Borough Hall (2, 3, 4, 5 trains) are all within a 2- to 5-minute walking radius.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Sky Surface Format: Headroom-free outdoor layout accommodates taller profiles, roof boxes, and high-clearance utility vehicles.
• Professional Valet Service: Attendant-assisted parking ensures streamlined check-in, careful maneuvering, and hassle-free vehicle retrieval.
• Digital Reservations & Contactless Mobile Passes: Compatible with major parking reservation platforms such as SpotHero, ParkMobile, and Icon Parking online booking.
• Secure & Monitored: Perimeter fenced, illuminated lot with active on-site attendant presence throughout operating hours.
• ADA Accessibility: Level surface and barrier-free street transition for wheelchair users and drivers with limited mobility.

Ideal For

• Civic & Legal Visitors: Attorneys, courthouse visitors, and civil service employees needing guaranteed daytime parking near Kings County Supreme Court and Brooklyn Borough Hall.
• Shoppers & Diners: Visitors exploring City Point, Fulton Mall retailers, or dining in the culinary hotspots along Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue.
• SUV & Truck Drivers: Motorists driving oversized pickups or SUVs who want to avoid the tight turns and ceiling height restrictions of standard indoor garages.
• BAM & Event Patrons: Theatergoers and concert visitors attending early evening shows at BAM Harvey Theater or local Brooklyn venues.

Visitor & Driver Tips

• Mind the Operating Hours: This lot is not a 24-hour facility. It generally closes at 10:00 PM on weekdays and 5:00 PM on weekends. Ensure your vehicle is picked up before gate closing to prevent after-hours lockout.
• Oversize Surcharge: Standard New York City oversize vehicle surcharges (typically $10–$15 per day) apply to vehicles measuring over 180 inches in length or 65 inches in height, payable directly upon check-in/checkout.
• Pre-Book During Weekday Mornings: Downtown Brooklyn court and municipal traffic peaks between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays; reserving a space in advance via digital apps secures your spot before the lot fills up.
• Smooth Valet Check-In: Keep your digital booking barcode or confirmation phone number handy on your smartphone when pulling onto the Smith Street apron, and remember you will need to leave vehicle keys with the valet.