About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Manhattan\'s Upper East Side in the historic Yorkville neighborhood, the Rapid Park facility at 351 E 83rd St offers premium, dependable covered parking. Operating as a full-service, professionally staffed indoor garage, this location provides a safe haven from tight street parking and NYC alternate-side regulations. The garage accommodates standard passenger sedans, compacts, crossovers, and most mid-size SUVs. Due to typical multi-level residential garage architecture, vertical clearance is restricted (approx. 6\'6\" to 6\'8\"), meaning commercial high-roof cargo vans, box trucks, and lifted pickups cannot be accommodated. Drivers of full-size or extended SUVs should also anticipate standard NYC oversize vehicle surcharges upon arrival.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Rapid Park at 351 E 83rd St is ideally positioned for both residents and visitors exploring the Upper East Side\'s vibrant cultural and dining scenes. Located along East 83rd Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue, the garage is just a short stroll from prime local destinations:

Carl Schurz Park & Gracie Mansion: A scenic 10-minute walk east brings you to the East River promenade and the historic mayor\'s residence.
Museum Mile & Central Park: Walk west for roughly 15 to 20 minutes to reach Fifth Avenue, home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), the Guggenheim Museum, and the Neue Galerie.
86th Street Commercial Corridor: Just three blocks north, enjoy premier shopping, dining, and entertainment, including AMC Orpheum 7, Whole Foods Market, and Fairway.
Medical Centers: Convenient proximity to local healthcare clinics, Mount Sinai Doctors, and neighborhood specialty care centers.
Yorkville Dining & Nightlife: Direct access to the acclaimed restaurants, bistros, and classic pubs lining 2nd and 1st Avenues.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The garage entrance is conveniently located on the north side of East 83rd Street, a westbound one-way thoroughfare accessible via 1st Avenue. For drivers traveling from outside the borough, access to and from the Franklin D. Roosevelt East River Drive (FDR Drive) is straightforward via the East 79th Street or East 96th Street exits. Public transportation connectivity is exceptional: the 86th Street Subway Station serving the Second Avenue Subway (Q train) has entrance points just two blocks away at 83rd and 2nd Avenue, while the Lexington Avenue line (4, 5, 6 trains) is easily reachable at 86th and Lexington. Crosstown transit is supported by the M86-SBS and M79-SBS bus lines, and north/south transit via the M15 and M15-SBS buses along 1st and 2nd Avenues.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Fully covered multi-level garage shielding vehicles from winter snow, rain, and summer heat.
Professional on-site valet attendants managing vehicle parking and retrieval.
Secure facility with dedicated lighting and continuous staff supervision.
Mobile reservation integration through top digital booking apps (such as ParkMobile and SpotHero).
Direct, convenient access to the Second Avenue subway corridor.

Ideal For

Daily Upper East Side and Midtown commuters seeking a guaranteed, hassle-free parking spot.
Visitors attending exhibitions, galas, and events along Museum Mile.
Residents requiring reliable overnight, weekend, or monthly parking arrangements.
Guests dining at Yorkville’s rich variety of international eateries and neighborhood bistros.

Visitor & Driver Tips

East 83rd Street experiences steady local traffic, especially during morning and evening rush hours; plan an extra 5 to 10 minutes for approach from 1st Avenue. To ensure availability and secure competitive parking rates, reserving your spot in advance via digital parking platforms is strongly recommended. Keep in mind that New York City parking garages typically apply an extra fee for oversize and supersize vehicles (such as Suburbans, Expeditions, and large crossovers). When picking up your vehicle during evening peak hours, call down or alert the attendant ahead of time when feasible to minimize wait time.