I’ve had a car downtown since we moved here because I already owned one. Originally we lived in modera lofts and street parking there was fine (pre covid). Now that there are so many new buildings, there is basically no street parking in that area.

We live by Hamilton park now and unfortunately my new job is in Princeton. So I couldn’t get rid of my car. I just commute around parking tbh. I tend to go to the office on street sweeping days so I don’t have to worry about moving my car. And I got into the office early aka 8am so I can leave to drive home by 3. This works fine for me but I realize not every job is so flexible. Good luck with your decision!

Also keep in mind street parking people hit your car all the time. And the garbage people physically throw trash cans at your car as well. So it will pretty quickly ended up scratched and with minor dents. Part of having a car in the city.