NYPD Bronx Tow Pound
Where New York towed cars are stored, run by New York City Police Department.
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 2444 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY 10468
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM, Sat 8:00AM-3:00PM, Sun closed
- Payment
- cash, certified check payable to New York City Police Department, ATM bank debit card that allows withdrawals from checking accounts, money order, traveler's checks, Discover, American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- Phone
- 718-585-1385
Good to know: Second phone 718-585-1391. Closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Debit or credit card must be in the name of the person picking up the car.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Regular tow fee2 | $185 | Police-ordered |
Overnight storage fee2DetailsCharged for each night the car stays at the pound if it is not picked up the same day it was towed. | $20 / day | Police-ordered |
Trucks and heavy vehicles (1 fees)
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy duty tow fee2 | $370 | Police-ordered · Heavy trucks |
City-set fees for police tows are on the New York page.
Legal limits: New York towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- Current vehicle registration certificate
- Valid driver's license
- Current insurance card for the vehicle
Other New York lots
- NYPD Brooklyn Tow Pound · 24 hours, 6 days a week: open from 7AM Monday until 5AM Sunday, closed 5AM Sunday until 7AM Monday
- NYPD Queens Tow Pound · Mon-Fri 8:00AM-10:00PM, Sat 8:00AM-3:00PM, Sun closed
All New York towed-car info · How to fight a tow
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Towed Vehicles, New York City Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Tow Pounds, New York City Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Towed vehicles in New York City, NYC Department of Finance. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Towing Services Guide, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Checked Nov 14, 2026.