Not a reservation
No community report sells, owns, reserves or guarantees a public street space.
New York City. Your neighborhood.
Parking.
Better together.
You're looking for a spot. Someone nearby is leaving one. ParkSwap helps drivers share timely street-parking information—so the next move doesn't have to be another lap.
Community reportsOptional thank-yousNo parking guarantees
Looking for parking?See nearby reports
Leaving a street spot?Help the next driver
One neighborhood. Two helpful actions.
Looking for a spot?
Leaving one?
Community parking works when neighbors participate. Start where you actually park—not with a promise that every block has a spot waiting.
- 01 · LOOK⌕
Check nearby reports
See timely information shared by drivers and people who spotted an opening. Coverage depends on people participating nearby.
- 02 · LEAVE↗
Share your departure
Leaving a legal street-parking spot? Share it when it's safe. You aren't selling the space or required to hold it.
- 03 · CHECK⌖
Follow directions. Read signs.
A report can guide your search. Verify the space is open and legal when you arrive; the street can change before you get there.
- 04 · THANK♡
Pay it forward
Share your next departure. An optional thank-you after successful parking is gratitude—not payment for ownership of a public space.
Useful even before the first handoff
Know when
to move your car.
Alternate-side parking is part of New York life. Our NYC guide brings the published suspension calendar and official sources into one clear place.
Street cleaning. Less guesswork.
Check scheduled ASP suspensions, then confirm last-minute changes with NYC311. A cleaning suspension doesn't automatically suspend meters or every other restriction.
Check NYC parking rulesKEEP THESE SEPARATEStreet cleaningAlternate-side parking schedules and suspensionsEverything elseMeters, hydrants, driveways, permits and posted signs
Official sources. Clear limits. No “safe to park” promises.
Directions are still here
Get there.
Find your way back.
Keep driving guidance and your saved car close. Parking comes first, with directions supporting the trip—not burying the reason you opened ParkSwap.
↗Driving directions⌖Saved parked-car location→Walking directions back
Trust matters at the curb
Helpful information.
Honest expectations.
Time matters
Community reports are time-limited. Availability may change before you arrive.
No required tip
A thank-you is optional and user initiated. Never pay someone to obstruct traffic or hold a public space.
Signs come first
Read the whole block. Parking reports do not override hydrants, curb markings or local restrictions.
Before your next lap
A few good
questions.
Know exactly what ParkSwap does—and what it doesn't.
Can ParkSwap guarantee me a space?
No. Reports are community information, not reservations. Someone may park before you arrive. Always verify availability and legality yourself.
What if nobody nearby is sharing?
There may be no reports. Use directions and the NYC parking guide, then share your own departure when safe. Each helpful report gives another neighbor a place to start.
Do I have to stay and hold a spot?
No. Leave when safe. Do not block traffic, stand in a space or suggest that a public spot is reserved.
Does an ASP suspension mean parking is free?
Not generally. ASP concerns street cleaning. Check NYC311's current notice and all other applicable restrictions, including meters.
Is the street-cleaning guide a live emergency feed?
No. It shows published 2026 calendar information and links to official current notices. Weather and emergency changes must be checked with NYC311.
Is ParkSwap an official city service?
No. ParkSwap is independent software from NinetySix Technologies LLC, not affiliated with or endorsed by NYC government.
New York parks better together
Your next spot
starts with a neighbor.
Look for timely reports. Share when you're leaving. Make the parking search a little more human.
Community participation varies · Parking is not guaranteed