SFMOMA Garage

So my GPS got really confused on my way to the MOMA and I almost got in an accident turning on to a busy one-​way street one block too soon, so forgive me for missing the sign by the entrance.
I’ve been in a number of garages where you pay at the same ticket machine where you exit, they even seem to be equipped for it here, although there is a sign that says to pay at the window inside, and that was my bad for not paying enough attention.
THAT BEING SAID, I left there at about 4 PM on 6÷4÷16 (today, I just wanna make sure the right day and time is here for my records) and rather than inform me I was paying wrong, the guy on duty came over and started screaming at me. It was hard to make heads or tails of it as I was trying to ask what was wrong and instead of speaking he just kept yelling the whole time. I tried to back up as he said, and he continually screamed at me. I was in a rental and struggling to see out the back window and I wasn’t moving fast enough so he kept screaming at me. Thankfully my parents were in the car after mine and went in to pay for me as I tried to calm down as this guy triggered a full on panic attack for me and even after I left the garage I had to just sit on the side of the road to calm myself down. This was the angriest most unpleasant person I’ve dealt with in years even though I was clearly planning to pay, paid, admitted my mistake and got out of the way. Never parking here again. Frankly I hope he gets fired. This experience ruined my whole visit to the museum and with my family and people like this shouldn’t be allowed to work with the public until they’re willing to treat others like human beings and not trash.

We all know that parking in San Francisco is ridiculously expensive. Every parking garage in in the Financial District and Union Square will cost you anywhere from $ 20 — $ 30 for the afternoon.
And the SFMOMA Garage is no exception. Fortunately, I only come into the city a few times per week. But still — if I park here from 10am — 4pm, it costs me $ 26. And when there’s a convention in town @ Moscone or nearby, the garage charges a flat fee of $ 35 — $ 40 (even if you’re only there for an hour).
What bothers me is that it’s not like this is some sort of luxury garage. I don’t really see any security measures in place. Occasionally, I’ll see someone in a security uniform riding his scooter down the ramp. Furthermore, the actual parking stalls are tiny. So if you don’t have a compact car, you’re going to be in a bind. I have a small Mazda, and sometimes even i have to get out of my car all Dukes of Hazzard-​style.
I guess the point of my review is this — parking in SF continues to be a money-​suck, and it doesn’t seem to get any better. In my next life, I’m coming back as a parking garage owner.

super convenient location and great rates.

Convenient location, self park, clean and secure. Spaces are a little small but if you head to the top floors there are less cars parked so I guess you don’t have to worry as much about your car getting dinged. But pricey– I paid $ 26 for parking for about 7 hours. But I guess it is a better deal than lots in the neighborhood that charge $ 20-​$ 30/​day and your car is left outside where attendants stack cars next to each other. When you look at it that way this deserves 4 stars. But as for a general review for parking, 3 stars. 3.5. I’ll round up.

Car windows smashed overnight. Attendant told us this is a very regular occurrence as of ¹²⁄₂₀₁₄.
Best to avoid.

This is my go-​to parking lot when I have to drive into SF for work. It is super close to the financial district and cheap! Each time I have gone for a client meeting my parking is always under $ 20. Compared to other lots in the neighborhood this is a steal. Several lots nearby are $ 30 flat rate which is fine if you are going to be a bit. However, for a couple hours not the best bargain.
The lot has two access streets to get in, but one to get out. It can feel narrow, so be cautious as you take the turns up each floor. The spots are narrow as well, but its a big lot. I have never had bad luck with this lot. I hope my luck holds out because it is a blessing in a sea of chaos in this neighborhood.

It’s definitely the most expensive parking garage in this area, but it’s the closest to where I need to go on the regular and it’s also usually the last parking garage in the area to get full.
The next time you come here, pay close attention to the machine that takes your paid ticket before your exit. The robot voice definitely does not say ‘ticket’, but rather ‘dicket’, and I don’t want to say it annoys me, but it def sticks with me for my entire ride home when I all I can do in my car is try to mimic the way the machine says ‘Dicket’ over and over again.
As with most any parking garages in the city, the spaces are teeny tiny, people park like jerks, no one with an SUV understands or cares what spaces marked ‘compact’ might be suggesting and if you get there after 10 am you’ll likely need to start looking for parking above the 6^th level because it fills up quickly.
As of late, they’ve been posting a ton of ‘Flat Rate’ signs so you don’t pay by the hour, but rather the lumps um posted that’s usually either $ 35 or $ 40, no matter if you’re there for 20 minutes or 10 hours.
Another good thing to know– this garage is only open until 11, at least during the week, so don’t plan on staying out too late or you’ll end up waiting it out until the early hours of the morning. I don’t quite understand why it can’t just be open 24 hours since I’ve never seen an actual human working here, but whatever. I guess the gate robots need breaks, too.

DON’T PARK HERE! My car was broken into ⁹⁄₉ and they stole everything! The parking garage is not answering the phone either so I cannot call them to try and get video. Supposedly it is under 24 hour surveillance but who knows since I cant get a hold of anyone there.

Great experience, just a little tricky to find since Minna is a small side street.
Spaces are definitely a little snug, but no biggie. I have a full-​sized VW sedan. Liked that most of the cars parked there were nicer ones. Safety is my biggest priority so I steered clear of any garages that had Unilocalers Unilocaling about break-​ins (and rightly so). This was a great solution.

Got to love Unilocal.I was searching for a parking complex around new montgomery on the Google and the result was … well nothing worth while. On Unilocal,I found this and two others. Also great information from the Unilocal community about what to expect.
Only things I have to add is:
— You pay for parking at kiosks before you leave.
— The spots are really tight and close together.
— Slow down before going around the corner, people tend to speed a bit and not have good spacial abilities.
— Construction around the entrance, makes it interesting to get in/​out
— Minna is easy to miss, so be in the right lane after Mission St.

Good proximity to everything in SOMA (Moscone, Yerba Buena, Samovar, Jewish Museum). Elevators are pretty fast and are typically clean. I tried to take the stairs once and there was someone sleeping in the stairwell, so I’d steer clear. Driving around corners is a little treacherous, so go slow. Most spaces are compact, which means you may get some scrapes or door dings. There are some full size spaces on each level, though you’ll probably have to go beyond level 5 before you find some available (unless you’re an early bird).

this is a very decent, hidden parking garage right across from the St Regis hotel on what appears to be an alley but its actually a narrow street. Rates are reasonable. Plus its a self park garage which is what I always look for. There are about 8 floors so there’s generally a spot even it is on a higher floor. Remember to pay at the machine on the first floor before going back to your car.

Really weird experience here recently.
I tried parking at the Fifth and Mission Garage because I needed 24 hour parking, but it was full. They directed me here instead. Having not parked here before, I didn’t know that it wasn’t a 24 hour garage — that is, until I drove in. No problem, I’ll just leave and find another garage.
I tried leaving and the guy at the gate asked why I was leaving. I told him that I would be gone past closing time, and needed to find another garage. He told me that I didn’t need to leave, and the garage would be open. I said that the posted hours contradicted that, and tried to leave. He, very forcecully, told me «No no no, this garage is 24 hours — just go talk to the valet at the W hotel and they’ll get you your car. Back up, you can stay, no need to leave, you’re not going anywhere.» I didn’t have time to argue, and the attendant was being forceful and creepy and frankly, I just wanted to park and get out of there.
Lo and behold, the valet at the W hotel were royally pissed when I asked for my car back around midnight. I was told to come back when the lot opened at 7 the next morning. I guess the guy decided to have some sympathy and very, very grudgingly let me in the lot to get my car, but not before telling me multiple times how they shouldn’t be doing this, it was wrong, this was my fault, etc. I told the valet how I tried to leave and find another lot, but he seemed appalled that such a thing would have happened.
There was honestly a clear misunderstanding here, and I should have insisted to leave the lot until I was able to — but clearly, I shouldn’t have *had* to. I rarely drive to the city, but I will certainly never be parking here again.

Terribly RUDE customer service. Today was MOMA’s free admission day, so I went to see their photography exhibitions for a paper I had to write for my photography class. $ 9 for 3 hours is a bit steep, but it was convenient so I went for it and parked my car at 2:30pm. Unfortunately, all of the photography exhibits were closed! I still browsed the museum, and went back to the garage at 3:20pm and paid $ 9 for less than one hour of parking. Oh well my loss right? (And a note here, there are no attendants at this lot. No one is behind the glass to take your money for the ticket or answer questions. It’s just two machines. That’s it.)
When I got back to my car and looked up the other photo galleries I could hit up on my teacher’s list, I realized they were just a few blocks away! So I got back out of my car and walked to the galleries for a little bit. I got what I needed, and proceeded back to the garage at 4:45pm on my merry way, thinking the $ 9 wasn’t a waste. NOT! When I tried to exit with my ticket, the machine at the gate asked for ANOTHER $ 9! Okay, it’s a machine and couldn’t understand what had happened, so I pressed the attendant button to see if someone could help me. Too bad the douche who came through on the intercom was even worse! I explained to him what happened and that I was still under my 3 hour paid time by a lot, but he wasn’t a bit understanding. I wouldn’t even be so upset if he spoke with the normal courtesy a customer deserved («I’m sorry sir, but there is really nothing I can do. I apologize for this. It is a policy set by my manager…») but nope. DOUCHEBAGGERY ALL THE WAY AROUND.
Me: *Explain my situation.*
Douche: You have a 15min grace period to leave after paying.
Me: I understand that, but I didn’t leave the garage, and 3 hours hasn’t passed yet since I entered.
Douche: Right.
Me: Can you please let it slide this one time? I didn’t know there was such a policy.
Douche: How do I know who you are? Maybe if you were a monthly pass holder.
Me: No, I’m not. But I’ve been parked under 3 hours, so can’t you just open the gate for me?
Douche: *Disconnects and doesn’t even bother responding.*
I understand the policy. I understand the grace period. But I also understand that despite policies, that there is a human aspect to customer service, and that customers should be given the benefit of the doubt. If I had exceeded my 3 hours or was extremely rude, sure it’s all on me. But to treat a polite customer like crap for $ 9? You have not only lost all of my future business, but also all of the future business of all of my friends, coworkers, acquaintances, anyone who I talk to, and anyone who reads this review and sees what a terrible place you guys are. Yes, I’m referring to Ashok’s review of your SCAM! I’d rather pay more and walk an extra block than come back to you guys.

Just letting people know that the $ 2.25 for one hour rate no longer exists. It’s now $ 9 for 0 – 3 hours. Good location, but pretty pricey now.

This may not be the best parking bargain in SF, but the prime location, easy access, and simple payment options make it my go-​to garage for those rare unpleasant occasions when I drive into the city. I usually pay $ 20 for 4 – 5 hours. A pretty penny, but better than those open air lots with their suspicious signs and payment shanties.
This garage never seems to fill up, so extra points for reliability! But, they close at 11pm so don’t get too crazy in SOMA or you’re stranded.
Enter from Minna, you’ll see the CityPark sign on your right, and voila… you’re parked.

Pros:
Quick in and out facility.
Great rates for under 3hrs
Ideal for AAU students, its right next to building 180NM.
Cons:
No restroom?
After 4PM Minna St (Oneway) gets packed with traffic.

After yesterday’s Giant’s game, I parked here so my son and I could spend a little bit more time in the City doing some favourite things. He went to the Yerba Buena Playground, while I walked over to the Westfield Centre, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, YBCA, and finally back to the SF MOMA.
I’ve used this parking lot several times before and like the convenient location and usually the price. The latter fluctuates from time to time, but today it was only $ 3 for the first hour. It definitely beats searching the street for metered parking and I personally prefer this garage over the nearby 5^th and Mission Garage.

Not a bad place to park when you’re visiting the MOMA or Yerba Buena area. The first hour is only $ 3 (less then the meter), but then it jumps to $ 9 for the next hour, but then only $ 1 more each for the next 2 hours. In short, $ 3 for 1 hr, $ 9 for 2 hrs, $ 10 for 3, $ 11 for 4 hrs. Not bad in my book.
It may be easy to miss: As you drive past the SFMOMA on 4^th Street, slow down and turn right down Minna street. You’ll see Utrecht just in front of you.
I’m glad I gave this place a try as it’s a really nice parking lot (no kidding, I can’t believe I just called a parking lot nice…) You may as well park here since SF Metered parking is SO expensive, parking tickets are even worst, and you have to worry about rushing back to your car. Not to mention all those «loading only» meters and rush hour tow away zones.

I agree with everything the other Unilocalers have said. Great parking lot in a great location and surprisingly cheap!
$ 2.25 for an hour!
But then… 1 – 4 hours is $ 9 which is quite a jump, but quite cheap for SF! And it’s right by Market and hey, definitely the SF MOMA!
Clean and easy, but it’s kinda hard to get to since it looks like an alley, but if you’re on 3^rd Street, it should be ok.
Spaces are a little small and garage overall is a little tight, but it works and you should use it! :D