Parking spaces = (RSF ÷ 1,000) × parking ratio. A 4/1,000 ratio on 5,000 RSF works out to 20 spaces.
Add the number of people on site to see spaces per person. With 25 people and 20 spaces, that's 0.8 spaces per person, which may be fine for a hybrid team and tight for a team that's in every day.
Landlords can use the same math to see how a suite's parking allocation will look to a prospective tenant.
Are the spaces free?
Not always. Check the lease for monthly parking charges, how many spaces are reserved vs. unreserved, and whether rates can increase during the term.
Can I get more parking than the ratio?
Sometimes. Extra spaces, reserved spaces or a better ratio can be part of the negotiation, especially in buildings with excess parking.
What's a typical parking ratio?
It varies a lot by property type and location. Suburban office buildings often offer more parking than urban ones, and medical or call-center users typically need more than standard office. The right number depends on how your team gets to work.