Safehouses give Niko a place to save, change clothes, watch television, and keep a vehicle in the street parking outside.
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Safehouses
Story-awarded apartments across Broker and Algonquin, plus the late Alderney penthouse tied to The Holland Play choice.
Broker Safehouse
Broker Safehouse at Mohawk Ave and Bart Street, Hove Beach, Broker — Free — unlocked by Completing The Cousins Bellic — Street parking outside the safehouse.
- Location
- Mohawk Ave and Bart Street, Hove Beach, Broker
- Price
- Free
- Unlock
- Completing The Cousins Bellic. Unavailable after Roman's Sorrow, though the parking space can still be used.
- Perks & storage
- Street parking outside the safehouse.
South Bohan Apartment
South Bohan Apartment at Joliet St and Rocket St, South Bohan, Bohan — Free — unlocked by Completing Roman's Sorrow — Street parking outside the safehouse.
- Location
- Joliet St and Rocket St, South Bohan, Bohan
- Price
- Free
- Unlock
- Completing Roman's Sorrow.
- Perks & storage
- Street parking outside the safehouse.
Middle Park East Safehouse
Middle Park East Safehouse at Albany Ave and Pyrite St, Middle Park East, Algonquin — Free — unlocked by Completing Hostile Negotiation — Street parking outside the safehouse.
- Location
- Albany Ave and Pyrite St, Middle Park East, Algonquin
- Price
- Free
- Unlock
- Completing Hostile Negotiation.
- Perks & storage
- Street parking outside the safehouse.
Playboy X's Penthouse
Playboy X's Penthouse at Xenotime St and Galveston Ave, North Holland, Algonquin — Free — unlocked by Killing Playboy X and sparing Dwayne Forge in The Holland Play — Street par...
- Location
- Xenotime St and Galveston Ave, North Holland, Algonquin
- Price
- Free
- Unlock
- Killing Playboy X and sparing Dwayne Forge in The Holland Play. Given to Niko by Dwayne as a reward. If the player chooses to spare Playboy, they cannot save their game at the safehouse, though the parking space can still be used.
- Perks & storage
- Street parking outside the safehouse.
Alderney Safehouse
Alderney Safehouse at Mahesh Ave, Alderney City, Alderney — Free — unlocked by Completing Smackdown for Derrick McReary and A Long Way to Fall for Ray Boccino in Alderney — Stre...
- Location
- Mahesh Ave, Alderney City, Alderney
- Price
- Free
- Unlock
- Completing Smackdown for Derrick McReary and A Long Way to Fall for Ray Boccino in Alderney.
- Perks & storage
- Street parking outside the safehouse.
How GTA IV hands out apartments
Most safehouses arrive through story progress rather than purchase, with one penthouse tied to your decision in The Holland Play. The held apartment in Alderney comes late and becomes the practical hub for the final stretch.
Use parking and interiors purposely
Interiors provide save, bed, wardrobe, and TV, while the marked street parking is the only vehicle storage. Park with the doors closed and aligned to the marker so the game keeps the vehicle, and expect smaller capacity than the garages in Vice City or San Andreas.
Keep story availability in mind
One early apartment can be lost during events, although its parking space may remain usable. Plan your save rotation around the apartments that stay available, especially after Roman's Sorrow.
FAQ
Do I need to buy any safehouse in GTA IV?
No. All five are awarded through story progress and the Holland Play choice. There is no cash purchase.
Which safehouse can be lost?
The Broker apartment tied to early story events can become unavailable, although its street parking can remain useful.
How do I keep vehicles safe in GTA IV?
Use the marked street parking outside each safehouse and align the vehicle correctly before saving. Capacity is limited compared to later GTA garages.