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Random Sarah video review of our iPhone app

Apr 08, 2009 - 4PM  


Thanks Sarah! We are glad you like it.

Find parking with your iPhone

Mar 25, 2009 - 1PM  


You can now find free parking and garages with our new iPhone application:

download the PrimoSpot parking app in the iTunes store

  • Fast native iPhone app with interactive map
  • Parking information loads in as you pan and zoom
  • Use current location and our unique driving mode which moves the map as you move
  • Search history saved for later use
  • Save where you are parked and add notes
  • Much more -- see full description and screen shots

primospot iphone app viewing free parking in manahattan

Need Help Finding A Garage ?

Mar 24, 2009 - 1PM 1 comment


We have been busy collecting the information for all of the garages for our coverage area. We are proud to announce that we have basic garage information for Manhattan available. We are adding in new photos, phone numbers, operating hours, and pricing every day. Brooklyn, Queens, and Hoboken will be added soon too.

Try it out!

New Feature: Upcoming Spots

Feb 25, 2009 - 5PM  


upcoming spot marker

We just added a new feature to the site: you can now see when a spot is about to become available. These new markers have a star on them. When you are browsing the map and you see one of these, it means the parking rules for that spot are about to expire, and you'll be able to legally park there very soon (hopefully before anyone else realizes it!)

image of an upcoming spot

For example: if the current time is 9:35AM on Tuesday and the rule is No Parking Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00AM to 10:00AM, then this spot will have a star on it indicating that it will be available in 25 minutes. These spots are more likely to be free.

Coverage Area Maps

Dec 23, 2008 - 8AM  


To quickly see all of the areas that we cover, check out the new page in the about section:
parking area coverage maps

This page has a list of each area we have captured parking information for. There are also maps with markers for each neighborhood and will update automatically as new areas come online.

Bushwick Completed

Dec 23, 2008 - 4AM  


The rest of the Bushwick, Brooklyn area is completed. Follow the link and check out all the new on-street parking data.

Long Island City, Queens

Nov 19, 2008 - 4PM  


You can search for parking in Long Island City in Queens now.

Here is an screenshot:

parking map of long island city in queens

Check out some of these signs:

Washington Heights area Added

Nov 18, 2008 - 10AM  


We added the Washington Heights area in upper Manhattan quite some time ago, but just in case you missed it:

parking map of washington heights

Park for free in Astoria, Queens

Oct 22, 2008 - 6AM  


PrimoSpot has gathered the parking information for Astoria, Queens.

To date, this area has more one week parking and spots free of any restrictions that we have seen for the NYC metro area.

Note all of the green spots:
primospot parking map for astoria queens

Cut, Fold, Tape, then Play!

Oct 16, 2008 - 11AM 1 comment


Bryan over at paperfoldables made us a cool foldable flyer. It has a retro green convertible with a detachable head and flip-out mobile phone. The driver inside is unhappy looking for parking, then she uses PrimoSpot on her mobile and finds a free place to park!

Before: After:
picture of primospot paper foldable with sad driver picture of primospot flyer with happy driver

Check it out:

picture of primospot paperfoldable flyer

Make Your Own:

  1. Download the PDF.
  2. Print it out on your best (color) printer.
  3. Cut carefully along the dark lines.
  4. Fold on the dotted lines.
  5. Tape the flaps to the inside.
  6. Have fun driving around your house and parking wherever you please!
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