Place to park a car before receiving a parking sticker?

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Greetings future neighbors!

I am moving into a place near Davis Square soon (either this weekend or the next) and have run into a bit of an issue. I have a car that I will need in the area (for my commute to work in the 'burbs) but haven't applied for a parking permit yet. I assume this will take a little while, and that I will probably be moved in and needing my car before the permit comes. Is there anywhere I can park without needing a permit (preferably somewhere I can keep the car overnight)? Any tips, tricks or suggestions?

Thanks in advance!