Cars & Driving · New York City
Alternate Side Parking in Manhattan is a current-status habit
Manhattan parkers should check official ASP status and signs before relying on memory, holidays, or a neighbor’s calendar.
Published June 24, 2026 · Last verified June 24, 2026
Manhattan Alternate Side Parking is a habit, but it should be a current-status habit. NYC311 says ASP rules are posted on signs with a crossed-broom parking symbol and indicate the days and times parking is not allowed for street cleaning. NYC DOT posts suspension information for legal and religious holidays, weather, and emergencies.
Before leaving a car overnight, going out of town, or counting on a holiday suspension, check the street sign and the official city status. Do not use an old screenshot as proof. The best next check is the NYC311 page for current effect or suspension, then the posted sign on the block.
Keep the block, side of the street, posted cleaning hours, and current suspension status together. NYC311 explains whether alternate side is in effect; the sign on the block controls the ordinary parking window. Take a fresh screenshot if the day’s status matters.