This App Will Let New Yorkers Find a Parking Spot

Technology is coming to the rescue for the perennial conundrum of finding a place to park your carParkWhiz, which has helped Chicagoans achieve that feat, is now available in New York City.

Though ParkWhiz has long offered special event parking in New York in Yankee Stadium and some other locations, the company's web and mobile apps will now let New Yorkers purchase daily or monthly parking in advance and avoid circling around looking for a spot. Prices for New York City parking range from $125 to $1,000 a month, depending on the location and amenities. The average price is $350. Though customers are guaranteed rates for a minimum of six months, agreements are made on a monthly basis and don't require long-term contracts