About this Location

Facility Overview

Bloomingdale's Parking serves the world-renowned Bloomingdale's flagship department store, situated at the nexus of Midtown East and the Upper East Side at 1000 Third Avenue between East 59th and East 60th Streets. This multi-level covered parking garage provides a secure, weather-protected parking environment managed by professional parking attendants. The facility's covered layout shields vehicles from rain, snow, and extreme city temperatures, ensuring a seamless arrival and departure experience in one of Manhattan's busiest retail corridors.

Because the garage features standard underground and multi-tier ceiling clearances (typically restricted to around 6 feet to 6 feet 4 inches), vehicle suitability is optimal for standard passenger sedans, compact hatchbacks, luxury sports cars, and small-to-midsize crossover SUVs. Full-size SUVs, extended pickup trucks, and high-roof conversion vans will face tight turning radii and vertical ceiling constraints, and are often subject to standard NYC oversized vehicle fees. Commercial high-top cargo vans, dually pickups, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers exceeding the posted overhead limit cannot enter.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This car park places drivers in the epicenter of New York City's premier luxury shopping, architectural landmarks, and iconic cultural institutions. Aside from offering immediate access to the 815,000-square-foot Bloomingdale's flagship store, parking here allows seamless pedestrian access to numerous destinations:

Bloomingdale's Flagship Store: Direct elevator and street access to world-class designer fashion, cosmetics, and signature eateries.
Central Park & Central Park Zoo: Just four blocks west (a picturesque 7 to 9-minute walk) to the southeast entrance at Grand Army Plaza and the Central Park Zoo.
Fifth Avenue Shopping District: A brief 8-minute walk to luxury flagships including Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., and the 24-hour Apple Fifth Avenue glass cube.
Roosevelt Island Tramway: Located two blocks east at 59th Street and 2nd Avenue (a 4-minute walk), providing aerial tram service across the East River.
Cultural & Business Landmarks: Close proximity to the Bloomberg L.P. Global Headquarters, Park Avenue corporate suites, the Society of Illustrators, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to Bloomingdale's Parking is straightforward, though drivers should account for Midtown Manhattan's one-way grid system and heavy local traffic surrounding the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. East 59th Street runs westbound toward Central Park, East 60th Street runs eastbound toward Queens, Lexington Avenue flows southbound, and Third Avenue flows northbound. Motorists traveling from Long Island or Queens can exit directly off the Queensboro Bridge onto 60th Street, while drivers coming from Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, or upstate can leverage the FDR Drive exits at 61st or 63rd Streets for rapid arterial access.

For commuters transitioning to mass transit, the garage sits directly above the 59th Street–Lexington Avenue subway complex (servicing the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and W subway lines) and is two blocks from the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street station (servicing the F and Q lines). Multiple MTA bus routes, including the M101, M102, M103, and the crosstown M57 and M31, stop within a single block, making this garage a central multi-modal hub.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Covered Multi-Level Garage: Full weather protection against winter snow, summer heat, and urban elements.
Professional Valet Service: Attendants handle vehicle placement and staging to maximize speed and convenience.
EV Charging Stations: Equipped with Level 2 electric vehicle charging plugs for electric vehicle motorists.
Robust Safety & Security: Brightly illuminated parking decks equipped with continuous 24/7 CCTV surveillance and on-site staff presence.
Digital App Reservation Compatible: Full integration with digital parking reservation platforms such as SpotHero, ParkWhiz, and ParkMobile for seamless barcode scanning.
Accessible Stalls: Designated ADA accessible parking bays located close to ingress ramps and pedestrian exits.

Ideal For

Department Store Shoppers: Shoppers indulging in retail therapy at Bloomingdale's without the burden of hauling packages across town.
Midtown East Commuters: Professionals seeking dependable, secure daily parking near Lexington and Third Avenue corporate towers.
Central Park & Fifth Avenue Sightseers: Tourists who want to park once and explore Central Park South, luxury boutiques, and Museum Mile on foot.
Fine Dining & Nightlife Guests: Evening visitors dining at nearby Michelin-starred restaurants and upscale Midtown bistros.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Due to high congestion near the 59th Street Bridge approaches during the weekday evening rush (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM), drivers are advised to plan extra travel time when approaching the garage. Booking a parking space in advance via digital aggregator apps is strongly encouraged to lock in lower prepaid rates and guarantee an open bay during peak shopping seasons and weekends. Drivers operating midsize or large SUVs should anticipate an oversized vehicle surcharge upon arrival, and any tall roof accessories should be removed before entering the garage due to low ceiling clearances.