Engineered specifically for the NYC parking jungle.

Peer-to-Peer Spot Holds

Coordinate directly with departing drivers. When a neighbor is pulling out of a spot, they set a hold (up to 15 minutes free, up to 30 minutes with Driver Pro). You accept the handoff, get GPS routing to the block, and coordinate arrival directly with the departing driver.

Key Capabilities:

• Live real-time arrival sync with departing driver
• Quick status pings ('On my way', '2 min out', 'At the block')
• Automatic +100 Spotto Points to the departing driver upon successful handoff
• Zero exchange of physical cash on public curbs

15ft Fire Hydrant Safety Radar

Avoid NYC's notorious $115 fire hydrant summons. Spotto knows hydrant locations across all 5 boroughs to verify you are parked safely outside the 15ft buffer.

Key Capabilities:

• Live distance readouts as you park
• Green 'Safe Zone' vs Red 'Violation Danger' warnings
• Visual overlay showing precise hydrant radius on map
• Automatic warning before you turn off your engine

Alternate Side Parking (ASP) Engine

Spotto turns complex NYC multi-rule signs into simple countdown timers, tracks DSNY holiday suspensions, and shows posted schedules and suspension dates so you can plan.

Key Capabilities:

• Live ASP regulation countdown on your parked spot
• Posted schedules & suspension dates for every street
• Countdown to the posted sweeping window on your block
• Bus-lane hours, per corridor
• Official NYC DOT holiday suspension updates

NYC Licensed Commercial Garages & Valets

Access verified commercial parking structures, indoor facilities, and valet lots with transparent published pricing across all 5 boroughs.

Key Capabilities:

• Live map pins with facility details
• Published rates and hours
• Max height clearance specs & EV charging stall counts
• One-tap directions to the entrance closest to your spot via Apple Maps or Google Maps

Neighborhood Communities & Karma

Join small communities around where you actually park. Trade street-savvy tips, post local parking events, and build karma with the drivers who share your parking struggle.

Key Capabilities:

• Communities near you — join up to 3
• Karma for helping neighbors and completed handoffs
• Post and pin neighborhood parking events
• Member reports keep things civil — reviewed by the Spotto team

NYC Smart DOT Meter Rate & Schedule Tracker

Decode NYC's progressive meter tiers across Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, Long Island City, and commercial corridors, with dynamic rate schedules and automated expiration warnings.

Key Capabilities:

• NYC DOT meter zones (1st/2nd hr): Manhattan Core $5.50/$9.00 · Manhattan $5.00/$8.25 · 96th–110th $3.00/$5.00 · Outer boroughs $1.50–$2.50/$2.50–$5.00
• Active operating hours & free weekend/evening windows
• NYC DOT commercial loading zone rules
• Integrated ParkNYC reminder countdowns

Landmark Waypoints & Photo Verification

Never circle aimlessly due to confusing NYC one-way streets. Spotto displays landmark markers (Citibank, Starbucks, Duane Reade, subway entrances) and clear landmark references for quick visual identification.

Key Capabilities:

• High-recognition icons for iconic NYC corner landmarks
• 1-Tap Apple Maps & Google Maps navigation launch
• Clear cross-street markers ('Between 8th & 9th Ave, North Side')

NYC Ticket Shield™ Expiration Timers

Set expiration timers for meters, alternate-side sweepers, and tow-away zones. Two warnings — 30 and 15 minutes before — meter sessions get meter-specific copy — then the shield ends quietly.

• Two warnings — 30 and 15 minutes before your meter expires or the sweeper starts
• One-tap routing back to your parked vehicle
• Coin unlock available — no subscription needed

In-App Spotto Coin Consumables Store

Prefer on-demand features without a recurring subscription? Purchase Spotto Coin packs directly in the iOS app and the Android beta app via App Store & Google Play in-app purchases to cover Ticket Shield™ whenever you need it.

• Coin packs available in the app — top up whenever
• 50 coins unlocks 7 days of full Driver Pro
• Unlock Pro features without a subscription

5-Minute Head Start on New Spots

Pro members see new spot broadcasts and can claim them a full 5 minutes before free users. Fair for everyone — no refreshing tricks the line.

• New broadcasts surface to Pro first
• Claim window before the free crowd
• Stacks with live handoff ETA coordination

Full Ticket Details & History

Checking how many tickets are on your plate is free. Pro unlocks the full picture — amounts owed, per-ticket breakdown, paid history by year, and lawyer-review flags on high-stakes tickets.

• Amounts owed and per-ticket breakdown
• Paid ticket history grouped by year
• Lawyer-review flags on $200+ tickets
• Requires your VIN on file — verified once