Kips Bay / Murray Hill

Kips Bay and Murray Hill sit on Manhattan’s East Side, roughly from the East River west to Lexington and Madison Avenues, and from the low 20s up through the high 30s. The area blends residential calm with busy medical and business corridors, anchored by NYU Langone, Bellevue Hospital, Baruch College, the Morgan Library & Museum, and the East River Greenway, with the Empire State Building and Grand Central within a short walk. Visitors come for neighborhood dining, the AMC Kips Bay theater, riverfront views, and convenient Midtown access, making parking in Kips Bay / Murray Hill a sought‑after commodity.

Traffic is heaviest on 23rd, 34th, and 42nd Streets, around the Queens–Midtown Tunnel approaches, and near hospital campuses where drop‑offs and service vehicles are common. Street parking is limited and metered, while garages and lots are more reliable on side streets and near major avenues, though they fill quickly around peak commuting and appointment times. Booking a spot in advance saves time, reduces stress, and makes it easier to plan meetings, appointments, or sightseeing, and travelers should always confirm current rules and meter regulations with official city sources before they arrive.