About this Location

Facility Overview

Pay2Park Lot 23 is a centrally positioned, open-air surface parking facility situated at 75 W Mohawk Street in the heart of Downtown Buffalo, New York. Positioned near the bustling junction of West Mohawk Street and South Elmwood Avenue, this well-maintained lot provides convenient, ground-level parking for commuters, theatergoers, and event visitors alike. Because it is a completely open surface lot, Lot 23 features unobstructed vertical clearance with no low overhead beams, height restrictions, or clearance barriers. This makes it an ideal parking solution not only for compact sedans and standard passenger cars, but also for full-size SUVs, extended-cab pickup trucks, commercial service vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in a strategic pocket of downtown, Lot 23 places motorists within minutes of Buffalo’s most prominent civic, business, and entertainment landmarks:

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center: Located just two blocks east (approximately a 4-minute walk), providing hassle-free parking for trade shows, consumer expos, and conferences.
Shea\'s Performing Arts Center & Theatre District: Located roughly 0.3 miles northeast along Main Street (a 6 to 8-minute walk), making it a prime location for touring Broadway shows, concerts, and cultural performances.
Chippewa Entertainment District: Situated two blocks north along West Chippewa Street (a 4-minute stroll), famous for its vibrant nightlife, cocktail lounges, and premier dining spots.
Niagara Square & Buffalo City Hall: Just two blocks southwest (a 4-minute walk), perfect for visitors handling municipal business, visiting the observation deck, or touring the historic civic quarter.
KeyBank Center & Canalside: Accessible within a brisk 15-minute walk down Main Street or via a direct 4-minute ride on the NFTA Metro Rail, convenient for Buffalo Sabres hockey games, arena concerts, and waterfront festivals.
Federal & County Courthouses: Within steps of the Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse and Buffalo City Court.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot 23 offers straightforward ingress and egress directly from West Mohawk Street, allowing drivers to enter and exit smoothly without navigating tight garage ramps or congested spiral lanes. Following major events at Shea\'s or the Convention Center, drivers can bypass core Main Street pedestrian traffic by quickly routing westward toward Elmwood Avenue or Delaware Avenue. Regional motorists benefit from immediate highway connectivity: the lot is just moments from the I-190 (Niagara Thruway) via Church Street or Elm Street, as well as Route 33 (Kensington Expressway) via Goodell Street. For public transit users, the NFTA Metro Rail\'s Fountain Plaza and Church stations are both within a convenient 3 to 5-minute walk along the free fare zone on Main Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom accommodation with no vehicle height restrictions.
Automated Self-Pay Kiosks: On-site multi-space pay stations accepting major credit cards and debit cards.
Mobile App Payment Integration: Compatible with leading contactless parking payment applications for seamless payment and remote session extensions.
High-Visibility Lighting: Equipped with perimeter lighting fixtures for evening safety and nighttime visibility.
Designated Accessible Parking: Marked ADA-compliant spaces positioned near entry and exit corridors for level, easy access.
24/7 Access: Continuous around-the-clock availability for daily parking, overnight guests, and early morning business commuters.

Ideal For

Civic & Corporate Commuters: Professionals working in downtown corporate offices, law firms, and municipal buildings surrounding Niagara Square.
Convention & Expo Attendees: Visitors looking for close, budget-friendly surface parking steps away from the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
Theatre & Arts Patrons: Theatergoers attending evening shows at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Alleyway Theatre, or 710 Main Theatre.
Downtown Diners & Nightlife Enthusiasts: Visitors heading out for dinner and drinks across the lively Chippewa Street strip.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, trade workers, and travelers driving high-roof vans or lifted pickup trucks incompatible with covered parking garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Lot 23 is an unstaffed automated facility, so remember to note your license plate number before walking up to the pay machine or paying through the mobile app. During major conventions, peak theater performance nights at Shea\'s, or during popular summer festivals, downtown spaces fill rapidly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of curtain time ensures an easy stall selection. Always verify on-site signage upon arrival for any event-rate adjustments or special parking regulations.