“Valid crashout triggers for sure.”
Getting a car in New York City is often considered more trouble than it’s worth. The city wasn’t built for as many cars as it has, which has increasingly led to congested traffic and nearly impossible parking.
One Brooklyn resident is learning that lesson the hard way. But there doesn’t seem to be much she can do about it other than commiserate with other drivers or start taking the subway like so many others.
In a video with more than 2,400 views, TikToker Lexi (@lexii_621) shares what she calls a daily “crash out” over Brooklyn parking situations that would test anyone’s patience.
“Owning a car in Brooklyn is like signing yourself up to crash out every single day, honestly,” she says at the start of the video.
The first thing that bothered her was an SUV hogging two parking spaces when a simple adjustment would free up room for another vehicle.
“Because make this make sense. All he had to do was move up just a little bit, and this could have been a whole [expletive] second parking,” Lexi explains, showing how the SUV is positioned.
For context, some drivers do this intentionally to save a spot for another person.
Lexi then points out what she describes as an even more egregious offender: someone who owns multiple taxis and monopolizes the same parking spaces by constantly rotating vehicles.
“Then you have this [expletive] here who owns, like, four different taxis on this block and keeps the same two parking spots all the time because he’s just constantly switching out his [expletive] cars,” she says.
When she encounters one of these taxis, she blocks their path.
“I’m not moving, so he’s gonna have to figure out a way to go around me,” she says.
The parking chaos doesn’t end there. Lexi’s third complaint involves a motorcycle taking up far more space than necessary.
“But wait. There’s more,” she continues. “Why does this [expletive] motorcycle have its own [expletive] parking spot? Like, no one else can fit here, my guy. Please.”
The video shows the motorcycle positioned diagonally, preventing other vehicles from using what could otherwise be a good parking space.
“Crashing out over parking in NY is a valid crash out because why do people park this wayyyyyy,” she added in the caption.
Parking in New York City is notoriously challenging, especially in dense areas like Brooklyn and Manhattan. The problem boils down to simple math: too many cars, not enough space. With over 8 million residents packed into the same area and more arriving daily, competition for curb space is fierce.
According to Sixt, parking in Manhattan below 125th Street is “at a premium,” with strict alternate side parking rules that require moving your vehicle on specific days for street cleaning. Violate those rules and your car will be towed.
The regulations exist because NYC streets weren’t designed for the current volume of vehicles; many date back to when horses and carriages ruled the roads.
Street parking regulations are complex and vary by borough. Moishe’s Moving notes that double parking is prohibited under all circumstances, even if you’re sitting in the vehicle. Drivers must also stay at least 15 feet away from fire hydrants, and vehicles can generally only remain parked in one spot for up to seven days (which is nearly impossible since you often have to move your car for street cleaning). The web of rules—with signs specifying different restrictions for different days, times, and vehicle types—means even seasoned New Yorkers get ticketed regularly.
The financial burden of parking is substantial. Neighbor reports that the average monthly parking rate in NYC is $570, while daily garage rates range from $20 to $50, depending on location, and can climb even higher in areas like the Theater District. For street parking, metered rates vary by zone, from $1.50 per hour in outer areas to $5.50 in prime Manhattan locations. These high costs reflect the scarcity: when demand vastly outpaces supply, prices skyrocket.
While some people commiserated with Lexi, others were less than sympathetic.
“U lost me at willingly living in NYC lmao,” one wrote.
“So sell the car and get an E Bike. Boom. Problem solved,” a second suggested.
“Valid crashout triggers for sure,” another wrote.
“Typical living in NYC. I feel your pain,” a fourth added.
Motor1 reached out to Lexi via TikTok direct message and comment. This story will be updated if she responds.
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