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Volley Automation Deploying Robotic Parking Systems at Two NYC Residential Developments
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Volley Automation is deploying its robotic parking systems at two Manhattan condominium developments by Legion Investment Group. The systems will be used at 38 Gramercy Park East and 550 West 21st Street in West Chelsea, both currently under construction. This marks a significant step in integrating robotics into urban infrastructure.
Volley builds automated parking systems that use automated guided vehicles and software to robotically store and retrieve cars. The company's technology reduces the space and excavation depth traditionally needed for parking, allowing developers to allocate more of a site for residential space. In dense urban projects, conventional parking requires drive aisles, turning areas, ramps, and deep excavation, which consume valuable real estate.
According to Volley, its system can provide up to twice the parking capacity of a conventional garage by eliminating some of those requirements. The approach also reduces the amount of concrete, steel, and excavation needed, while giving architects more flexibility in building design. These efficiencies can lead to cost savings and faster construction timelines.
This innovation addresses a critical challenge in dense cities like New York, where land is scarce and expensive. By maximizing parking capacity in a smaller footprint, developers can include more residential units, potentially easing housing shortages. The technology also supports sustainability goals by reducing material use and environmental impact.
āLegion is demonstrating how innovation can solve difficult challenges, leading to better outcomes for the buildingsā residents, and the city overall,ā said Nick Broz, chief sales officer at Volley Automation. āInstead of treating parking as a necessary evil, smart developers like Legion see it as a design opportunity and amenity.ā His comments highlight a shift in perspective among forward-thinking real estate firms.
Volley has additional robotic parking projects underway in Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, and Boston, indicating growing adoption of its technology. The company recently moved its headquarters from South San Francisco to Denver, where it opened a 35,000-square-foot robotics research, testing, and demonstration facility. This expansion signals confidence in the market for automated parking solutions.
As cities continue to densify, robotic parking systems could become a standard feature in new developments. Volley's deployments at the two Manhattan condos will serve as a real-world test of the technology's performance and resident satisfaction. If successful, they could pave the way for broader adoption across the United States.
