Parking Cartel in Hoboken?
Posted by: Hoboken411 at 11:42 am on September 25, 2012
Steep increases at Hoboken Parking Garages
Several of the parking garages in Hoboken simultaneously increased monthly prices between $240 and $300 per year (Little Man Parking and ProPark are two of them that I found out about recently).
Exactly what overhead do these parking garages even have? It’s not like fuel or food costs affect them. Do they simply know that parking sucks in Hoboken, and they can get away with it?
Additionally, I find it a bit suspicious that the increases came nearly at the same time – as if they’re working together to coordinate.
How much do you pay for your parking spot?
September 25th, 2012 |
I live at 3rd and River street and was just sent a letter informing me of a parking price increase from $270 to $300 effective October 1. I believe its a Littleman parking facility. Its quite ridiculous, but what is the alternative?
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September 25th, 2012 |
own a spot…fml
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September 25th, 2012 |
Little man was 250 just a few weeks ago!
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September 25th, 2012 |
Two months ago, I recieved my letter from Little Man stating that as of October 1 the prices would increase from $250 to $300 per month. That same day, I called every garage around me and they all quoted me the same price. The only garage that isn’t charging $300 a month is the one over by CVS on 14th and Park. i guess no one thought to include them in on the price fixing.
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September 25th, 2012 |
Not sure about the other garages but the City Municipal Garage “D” – 215 Hudson St. has a Mold smell in the stairwell constantly, Urine smell in the elevator/stairwells & Drips & leaks on the upper floor from drains………Thank god these facilities keep up and make it pleasant & safe for paying residents.
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September 25th, 2012 |
Paying for a street cleaning ticket once a week is still cheaper than paying for a parking space. Just sayin’…
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October 18th, 2012 |
Found out yesterday that Park on Park is shutting down. Their notice listed Little Man, etc. as alternative garages. Reduced parking supply presents opportunity to raise prices. This is pretty bad.
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October 18th, 2012 |
Bijou developers (Garden St Lofts) owns that property and has been waiting to develop. Given how quickly the new Tea building (or whatever that Toll Bros at 15th and Washington is called) sold, I think Bijou must think the time is right.
Hoboken needs to do a better job of getting more parking into new developments, especially downtown. Give the builders a break on code in exchange for other give backs. I am in a new building downtown and the developer was unable to get a variance for a fifth floor (even though there are other 5 floor buildings in the neighborhood). No extra floor= no parking. That’s a list opportunity to get cars off the street. It’s short sighted in my eyes.
In response to YouStayCl@ssyHoboken who said:
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