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You can find anything in New York City. Whether you’re on the hunt for a delicious bagel, an incredible live performance, a world-renowned museum or a rat running through the subway dragging a slice of pizza, the Big Apple has it all. In fact, even the streets of NYC are full of treasures just waiting to be taken home.
Below, you’ll find some of the best items that have ever been shared on the Stooping NYC Instagram page, an account we’re big fans of here at Bored Panda. From gorgeous couches to stunning bouquets of flowers, enjoy scrolling through these gems that were given away for free, and keep reading to find a chat with the couple who runs Stooping NYC!
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Want More Proof Of How Amazing The Stooping NYC Community Is?
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! Community Member Follow
Perfect! Now it has a home and a purpose again.
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Hundreds Of Free New Books!
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I would run to that
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Cpw And West 83rd Right Now!
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Nice
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There’s no question that New York City is a place unlike any other. Home to nearly 20 million people, the Big Apple is a bustling city full of culture. Here, you can visit some of the best museums the world has to offer, catch an incredibly Broadway show, see your favorite band play live (as they’re not going to skip NYC on their tour), have a thousand different culinary experiences and make a stop in Central Park for some peace, quiet and fresh air. And one of the most special things NYC has to offer is the culture of stooping. Now, I grew up in a city in Texas where it was common for people to leave unwanted furniture on the sidewalk outside of their homes too. But it was a lot trickier to catch something good, as you had to know where to go. However, in New York, there are millions of people packed into only 469 square miles and thousands of people walking down every street at all hours of the day, which means it’s the perfect place to find stooping gold. ADVERTIsem*nT
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Whoa
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I would gladly give this a home.
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We Can’t Believe Our Eyes
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...you can sell those for thousands dude
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Well Damn. Is It Weird I’m Half Expectating To Open This And Have It Be A Magical Portal?
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Takes you to Narnia, I believe.
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The Stooping NYC Instagram account has been around since July 2019, and it has amassed an impressive 473k followers due to how great the page’s content is. The account, which is run anonymously by a Brooklyn couple, is dedicated to sharing amazing finds that pop up all over the city, so locals can go pick up gems for free. We're big fans of Stooping NYC here at Bored Panda, and lucky for us, we were able to get in touch with the couple who runs the page to ask a couple of questions about how stooping has been lately. First, we wanted to know if they're still surprised by what they find, or if they have seen everything at this point. "We definitely have not seen it all! It’s NYC, and people are so creative and unique," the couple shared.
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Can We All Agree That This Human Is A Legend?
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It's definitely worth all that effort
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I Had To Share My Street Find Fireplace Journey With You
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OMG Yasss. I'd still paint it black 🖤
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Christmas Come Early Or One Day Late… Either Way Amazing!
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Poor plastic fella looks so sad to be being thrown out
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"We continue to be astounding by new items just like the readers are!" the expert stoopers told Bored Panda. "The recent collection of curated pieces by @taybeepboop for Facebook’s event was incredible… As were the #stoopingsuccess of them from the amazing stoopers who got the items!"
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Beanie Babies Used To Have Real Value! They Still Might... But As The Sign Says The Real Value Is As A Friend. On Cooper Street Between Knickerbocker And Irving
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When my husband's brother died our son gave him a beanie baby to keep in his pocket for anytime he needed a hug.
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Please Sit Down And Acknowledge How Amazing This Stooping Success Is
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Love old wooden globe-bar-tables; wouldn’t mind something similar for myself, except maybe with mythological creatures from different places in their respective places on the globe!
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6 Bed / 4 Bath... Cathedral Ceilings... Victorian Style... Close To The Park. 8 Inch Ceilings So Potential Buyers Must Be Under 1 Ft Tall
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I would paint it in various shades of black and build a cemetery on an extension and decorate the interior with custom made furniture from the Addams family.
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We also asked the couple if there's anything in particular they're on the hunt for when out stooping. "I don’t think we’ve ever thought of it that way. We’re not really looking for any items, we’re more looking for things that are super useful to people, amazing additions to people’s homes or fun for us to write captions and storytell against!" they told Bored Panda. Finally, the stooping experts added that they would love to be sent more stooping successes. "That’s our favorite part!" they shared. ADVERTIsem*nT
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I Know It Looks Like It Needs A Little Uptake But So Worth It
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Whoa...gorgeous
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What Else Is There To Say About This Amazing Massage Chair Other Than... Holy S**t!!! Woodbine & Bushwick!
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looks like early 2000's first class on an airplane
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Get Lit With These Tiffany Lamps!
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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het Community Member Follow
I've no idea if these are genuine or not,but they look amazing.
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Aside from the obvious plus of getting home goods for free, stooping can be a great way to help out the planet too. Overconsumption is a huge issue nowadays, from purchasing too much IKEA furniture to buying fast fashion clothing that will only last one season. The more we can cut down on buying new, and instead focus on reusing what’s already in existence, the more we can cut down on our environmental impact as well. After all, who would want to buy a brand new dresser when there’s a perfectly good one sitting out on the street?
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This Definitely Came From The House Of Beetlejuice
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I would definitely take this!
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*Googles What Decor Items Go Best In An Oversized Bird Cage*
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Is it "oversized" if a bird can't actually fly in it??
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The Pattern
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Captain Kyra Captain Kyra Community Member Follow
The structure🙏
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If you live in NYC, or another stooping-friendly city, and you’re looking for advice on how to find the best treasures your home has to offer, the New York Times has provided some tips. In NYC specifically, residents are only allowed to place bulk items on the street from 4 p.m. to midnight the night before trash is collected, so that’s usually a great time to check. But it’s also wise to keep an eye out at the end of any month, when people tend to move, and over the weekends when residents have enough time on their hands to get items outside.
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So So So Good!!!
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Who throws things like this away?
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Omg. Free Flowers
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Pretty sure some of those flowers are on the "keep away from cats" list.
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Omg Omg Omg!!! Run!! On Vernon And Nostrand In Bed Stuy
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How could you resist this piece?
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There are also certain neighborhoods that are better for stooping than others. For example, the Upper East Side in NYC is well known for having amazing stooping finds. But every neighborhood will have different items, and every resident will have their own opinions on where the best places to check out are. Dumbo in Brooklyn and Ridgewood, Queens are other notable areas to visit, the New York Times suggests. ADVERTIsem*nT
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As The Kids Would Say…gtfoh!
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Even taped up to keep the drawers shut in transit
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Annnnd Good Morning! In Front Of 1092 Dean Street
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I'd take it even if I had to carry it home myself. ❤️
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Guys. Good News And Bad News. Good News. This Is Amazing. Bad News. The Stoopers Told Us They Saw It Yesterday And Don’t Know If It’s Still There
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Does liking these fridges make you a smeghead?
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There’s also certain stooping etiquette that you’ll want to know when going out searching for your own goods. For example, if you come across an item with pieces missing, such as drawers, that may be a sign that someone has claimed it and will be coming back to get it. And unless an item is clearly on the curb, don’t take it. You should also be ready to pay anyone who’s around to help you relocate a large or heavy item.
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“Take Me! I Still Work. Unlike My Freeloading Ex-Boyfriend!!”
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HaHa! loving the sign
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You Guysssss... It’s Velvet And Yellow!
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That looks brand new!! So check for bed bugs or just bugs.
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Oh Wow!!! 193 Moffat St. Bk
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gorgeous
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We hope you’re enjoying this virtual walk through the streets of NYC, pandas! Keep upvoting the items you’d be thrilled to come across, and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever found anything fantastic on the street in your own city. Then, if you’d like to check out even more photos from Stooping NYC, we recommend reading this Bored Panda article next!
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*Immediately Googles How To Decorate My House*
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I would be careful with the plants. Put something under them or they may leak out or have condensation and ruin the top. Yes I learned the hard way.
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So Funky! We Love It! 89th & Madison
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That is so beautiful.
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Oh Come On
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Oh that blue.
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Tell Me You’re A New Yorker, Without Telling Me You’re A New Yorker.
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wait- thats the metro
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Oh Baby!
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Stained black and put Goth baby inside 🖤🐈⬛🐦⬛🕷️⚰️☠️🕸️🩶
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Damn! On St Marks Between Under Hill And Washington
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❤️❤️❤️
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Feels Like A Good Day To Get Organized
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Unfortunately I don't have enough jewellery to fill it
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Will It Fit On The Subway? Off Of 12th St. And Broadway In Manhattan
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Oooh double tardis❤️
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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.
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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.
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This is both amazing and uplifting (I'm quite jealous), and also a little sad. I mean: what does it say about mindless consumerism in your society if people throw beautiful things like this out into the weather, without caring what will happen to it?
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Nothing good lasts for more than an hour or two. The weather isn't a problem really. I rarely leave the house without coming home with something. There's basically something on every stoop.
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Tabitha Tabitha Community Member Follow
I need to rent a U-Haul and drive through NYC one weekend, just to scoop up some high quality stoop finds!
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Natalia Natalia Community Member Follow
I love this and I'm so jealous!
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mandy the capibara mandy the capibara Community Member Follow
This is both amazing and uplifting (I'm quite jealous), and also a little sad. I mean: what does it say about mindless consumerism in your society if people throw beautiful things like this out into the weather, without caring what will happen to it?
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Nothing good lasts for more than an hour or two. The weather isn't a problem really. I rarely leave the house without coming home with something. There's basically something on every stoop.
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Tabitha Tabitha Community Member Follow
I need to rent a U-Haul and drive through NYC one weekend, just to scoop up some high quality stoop finds!
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Natalia Natalia Community Member Follow
I love this and I'm so jealous!
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