Bronx Tow Pound: How to Find and Retrieve Your Car

If your car was towed in the Bronx, it is likely at the NYPD Bronx tow pound. Here is where it is, how to confirm your car is there, and what you need to get it released.

Where is the Bronx tow pound?

The NYPD Bronx tow pound is located in the Zerega Avenue area of the Bronx. Because pound locations and hours can change, always confirm the exact current address and hours using the city’s Towed Vehicle Locator on nyc.gov or by calling 311 before you head over.

First, confirm your car is actually there

Do not drive to the pound blind. Use the NYC Towed Vehicle Locator with your license plate and state, it tells you whether your car was towed, which pound has it, and what you owe. Full steps are in our guide on how to find your towed car in NYC.

What you will need to get it back

• Proof of ownership (title or registration in your name)
• A valid, unexpired photo ID
• Proof of insurance
• Payment for towing and storage fees

And an important NYC rule: if your unpaid parking tickets in judgment total more than $101, you must pay the Department of Finance that judgment debt before the car is released.

Cannot get to the Bronx pound yourself?

You can send someone to retrieve the car for you, but the pound will require a notarized authorization letter naming that person and describing the vehicle, plus a copy of your ID.

Frequently asked questions

How do I confirm my car is at the Bronx pound?

Check the NYC Towed Vehicle Locator with your plate, it names the exact pound holding your vehicle.

Can a friend pick it up for me?

Yes, with a notarized letter and a copy of your ID, see can someone else pick up my towed car?

What else should I bring?

See what to bring to pick up a towed car.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current Bronx tow pound address, hours, and fees on the official NYC / NYPD websites or by calling 311.

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