About this Location

Facility Overview

The Air Rights Garage, situated at 60 York Street in the medical and downtown district of New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the region\'s largest and most crucial parking facilities. Spanning multiple levels directly above the Route 34 corridor, this massive, covered parking garage provides more than 2,500 structured parking spaces. The structure is directly integrated with the Yale New Haven Hospital complex and Yale School of Medicine campus via weather-protected pedestrian bridges and skywalks. Standard passenger cars, compact vehicles, cross-overs, and standard-sized SUVs can easily navigate the wide drive aisles and clearly designated ramps. However, drivers of oversized pickup trucks, lifted SUVs, conversion vans, or vehicles with roof cargo boxes must pay close attention to vertical clearance restrictions, which sit at approximately 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters). High-roof commercial vans and oversized trailers are not permitted within the interior decks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right on the southern edge of downtown New Haven, the Air Rights Garage provides unbeatable access to world-renowned medical, academic, and cultural venues:

Yale New Haven Hospital & Smilow Cancer Hospital: Connected directly via enclosed pedestrian bridges, allowing safe, climate-controlled access for patients, medical staff, and visitors within a 2- to 3-minute walk.
Yale School of Medicine & Yale School of Nursing: Located immediately adjacent across York and Cedar Streets (1 to 4 minutes on foot).
Downtown New Haven & Yale University Old Campus: A short 8- to 12-minute walk north leads directly into the historic heart of Yale University, Phelps Gate, and the New Haven Green.
Chapel Street Historic & Dining District: Approximately 7 to 10 minutes on foot to prominent cultural hubs such as the Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art, and dozens of celebrated eateries and boutique shops.
Shubert Theatre & College Street Music Hall: Reachable in roughly 8 to 10 minutes walking, making this garage a reliable backup option for downtown theatergoers and concert attendees.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The Air Rights Garage features multi-point ingress and egress points designed to process high commuter volumes, with primary entry and exit lanes along York Street, North Frontage Road, and South Frontage Road (connecting directly with CT-34). This direct connection to the Route 34 expressway grants motorists near-instant transitions to Interstate 95 (Connecticut Turnpike) and Interstate 91 without battling through dense downtown city gridlock. For travelers utilizing regional mass transit, New Haven Union Station (served by Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, and Shore Line East commuter rails) is situated just under one mile south, readily accessible via a brief 5-minute taxi/rideshare or the Yale Shuttle and CTtransit bus routes stopping along York and College Streets.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Parking: Total weather protection shielding your vehicle from rain, snow, and summer heat.
Enclosed Skywalks: Direct elevated pedestrian walkways leading straight into hospital clinics, outpatient centers, and main lobby areas.
24/7 Monitored Access: Staffed security patrols, comprehensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) coverage, and emergency call boxes distributed across all parking tiers.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: Dedicated Level 2 charging stations located on designated lower levels for green-vehicle drivers.
Accessible Parking: Abundant ADA-compliant designated accessible parking bays located immediately next to elevator vestibules and skybridge access points.
Modern Payment Options: Automated touchless pay stations accepting cash, credit cards, debit cards, and mobile parking app integrations.
Elevator Service: Multiple elevator banks serving all parking tiers for effortless mobility with wheelchairs, strollers, and luggage.

Ideal For

Hospital Patients & Visitors: The premier parking destination for appointments at Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital, and surrounding specialized clinics.
Yale Medical Faculty, Staff & Students: Routine daily and monthly parking for university staff, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
Downtown Visitors & Diners: Convenient parking for visitors seeking reliable, secure covered parking within walking distance of Chapel Street restaurants and Yale museums.
Event & Theater Attendees: A secure, high-capacity alternative when surface lots near College Street Music Hall or the Shubert Theatre reach capacity.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because the Air Rights Garage serves both acute hospital operations and academic facilities, peak morning rush hours (between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays) experience high inbound volume; allowing an extra 10 to 15 minutes to navigate to upper decks is strongly advised. Remember to note your exact level, color zone, and pillar number, as the sheer size of the facility can make locating your vehicle challenging. Before returning to your car, make use of the walk-up payment pay stations situated near the elevator lobbies to expedite your exit gate processing. If you are accompanying an outpatient with mobility limitations, consider utilizing the ground-level patient drop-off circles at the respective hospital entrance before parking in the deck.