Frustrating Parking at 150 Van Ness
October 18, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
I initially requested a parking spot within the building at the end of October 2023. In March 2024, I was finally offered a parking spot in the building across the street for $450 per month, with the understanding that I would remain on the waitlist for a spot in my own building. Despite this, the promised parking spot in my building only recently (October 2024) became available—after one year on the waitlist.
During the period I was parking across the street, despite the parking fee of $450 per ...
month, I frequently returned home from work around 9 or 10 pm to find the parking garage completely full. On several occasions, I couldn’t find a parking spot and had to park elsewhere. I often had to return late at night to move my car into the garage because I was uncomfortable leaving it on the street overnight, especially in this neighborhood. On other occasions, I was allowed to park in the 150 Van Ness service spot but had to move my car by 7 am to avoid towing, disrupting my schedule.
Despite paying a substantial monthly fee for what was supposed to be a guaranteed parking spot, I often found myself without one. The garage frequently hosts vehicles from the Academy of Art and other events, with cars sometimes parked outside designated spots, reducing available spaces and making navigation in the garage difficult.
When I was finally offered a parking spot within 150 Van Ness, it came with an increased monthly fee of $500 for a flat space, compared to the $450 I was already paying. My requests to maintain my current rate, given the numerous inconveniences, were declined.
They also offer stacker spaces for $350 per month; however, these come with inconveniences such as waiting for the stackers to move into position, which takes around three minutes. There are about a dozen cars in one stacker, and if someone else is moving in or out, you will have to wait. And even after I accepted a new parking spot at 150 Van Ness—which was supposed to be my assigned spot—I came back late from work to find another car parked in it. So I had to park outside again!
If you rely on parking and value well-maintained amenities, be prepared for potential challenges and additional costs. The decline in service and maintenance has overshadowed what could be an excellent living experience. While I otherwise enjoy living at 150 Van Ness, these ongoing issues have made it difficult to recommend this building to others.
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