Co-op City is known for its affordable housing and mini-malls that surround the neighborhood, which is why many people consider moving there. However if you have a car, you might want to think twice.
The parking garages in Co-op City have been under construction for about 4-5 years now. Riverbay Corporation tried to alleviate the situation by allowing drivers to park in th Peartree lot and the Greenway. Unfortunately Riverbay recently let residents know that they can no longer park in the Peartree lot; also that drivers from certain garages may not park in the Greenway or else they will be forced to tow cars.
To make matters worse, the city has started construction on the streets so most of the day many blocks can’t be used to park. Once the workers leave for the day, they park their huge trucks on the street taking up space that could be used for residents. When asked about the parking situation Ms. Gloria Wharton, President of building 9B, said “Oh, oh, oh yeah the parking. The restoration started about five years ago. We hope to have one lot finished soon– at least one.”
New York will always have problem with parking, and it is something that will always be a problem, because the city is growing.
Same thing happens on my block. People who live on other blocks come and park here; which leaves no parking for the people who live on the block.