NYPD Queens 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
- 31-22 College Point Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00AM-10:00PM, 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
- 718-359-6200
Good to know: Closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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 Bronx Tow Pound · Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM, Sat 8:00AM-3:00PM, Sun closed
- NYPD Brooklyn Tow Pound · 24 hours, 6 days a week: open from 7AM Monday until 5AM Sunday, closed 5AM Sunday until 7AM Monday
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.