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NYPD Brooklyn 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
Brooklyn Navy Yard, entrance at the corner of Sands Street and Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY
Hours
24 hours, 6 days a week: open from 7AM Monday until 5AM Sunday, closed 5AM Sunday until 7AM Monday
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

DirectionsCall 718-237-3300

Good to know: The NYPD page gives the location as the Brooklyn Navy Yard with no street number or ZIP code. Closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Fees

FeeAmountApplies to
Regular tow fee2$185Police-ordered
Overnight storage fee2
DetailsCharged for each night the car stays at the pound if it is not picked up the same day it was towed.
$20 / dayPolice-ordered
Trucks and heavy vehicles (1 fees)
FeeAmountApplies to
Heavy duty tow fee2$370Police-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

Official page for this lot

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Sources

Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.

  1. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  2. Towed Vehicles, New York City Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  3. Tow Pounds, New York City Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  4. Towed vehicles in New York City, NYC Department of Finance. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
  5. Towing Services Guide, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Checked Nov 14, 2026.