50 Incredible Items New Yorkers Left On The Curb For Free Pickup

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• June 24, 2024

New York City has a neat tradition called "stooping." It's when people put stuff they no longer want out on the sidewalk.

But here’s the twist: these aren't just old things. They can be fabulous finds, like old furniture with stories in every scratch or funky art pieces that make you wonder.

Imagine finding an old leather chair that looks like it’s been around forever, telling stories of the city's past. Or maybe you spot a weird sculpture that makes you curious about where it originated.

These sidewalk treasures give you neat stuff and show you a bit about the people who live here. Pictures of these finds are often shared online, like on Stooping NYC.

They capture the fun of discovering something unexpected right on the street. It's like a mini adventure in a city where public spaces turn into places where people share cool stuff they no longer need.

For those who leave things out for stooping, it's a way to clear out their homes and give someone else a chance to enjoy something useful. It's like recycling in the city, where items get a new life with new owners, and it brings people together while cutting down on waste in a place known for its fast pace and consumption.

"For some of us, this is just true during Halloween, and for some of us, this is true year-round. 7th between 4th & 5th park slope"

"Next level beautiful! Corner of Ave A and 9th St in the east village. "

"Legit couch on Willoughby between waverly and Washington!"

"From a few hours ago but too good not to post!! Hope it’s still there. 3516 34th St. West side"

"A stooping classic…the Globe Bar "

"Our first jet pack…which means CAPTION CONTEST!! 5th Ave - between 2nd and 3rd - park slope"

"Vintageeeeee! 89 East end and York"

"There are pianos and then there is THIS piano. Someone please rescue this beauty! Corner of Gold & Nassau in Brooklyn"

"Such a cool set. Clinton Ave close to Gates ave."

"Even if you don’t have a bird I’d take this. 9th Ave between 18th/19th"

"Classic!!!"

"Super cool. A Japanese pachinko machine. Don’t know if it works! 118 w72nd"

"Ummmmm?!?!? 76th between 2nd and 3rd"

"Holy s*it! A Trumpet, flute and this awesome stringed instrument! 99 Devoe in willliamsburg."

"For people who don’t like their neighbors 😬 On Putnam Ave in between onderdonk and Woodward Ave"

"How have we never used this song before 😂. Located on 58th between 3rd and 2nd ave."

"It’s still there!!! west 25th st b/w 7th & 8th ave in Chelsea"

"Cute is an understatement!!"

"Save them!!! on the corner of throop and dekalb rn!!"

"Stoop concert ready!!! West 30th between 8th and 9th"

"Cold but cute! Corner of Nostrand and Hancock"

"Trashing this is crushing.On 180th Street across the corner of the radio hotel"

"Well this is amazing. South side of W 76th between Columbus and Central Park West (closer to Central Park West)"

"The early bird gets the Royal-looking sofa! Greene Ave. X Malcolm X Blvd Bedstuy"

"Here is why you need to be quick on your feet in these NYC Streets of gold!Someone sent us this… and sent us the “never mind, it just got taken!”

"We missed this one earlier! Anything still there??? 87 Havemeyer."

"So this is something. W85th by the consulate "

"The question is…what’s in the trunks?? On the corner of 145st & st Nicholas Ave"

"Stunning mirror!! And a shelf too!! 56th street between lexington and 3rd"

"Oh happy morning. Park pl between Classon and Washington"

"Cute seat! West 15th and 7th in Manhattan"

"Does it come with lessons? free functional loom with slightly broken caster (can be fixed) sitting on the porch of 456 E 18th St in Brooklyn! It’s somewhat heavy (2 person job with vehicle)"

"This has been a great stooping day if we may say so ourselves! Cute desk/table at 106 and Central Park West."

"‘Ello there. Off of 12th St. and Broadway in Manhattan."

"What in the name of the stoops is going on in bushwick today??? Cornelia street between broadway and bushwick ave."

"One stop stoop! On 82nd and Lex"

"Aaaaaand I’m dead. The beauty!!! 78 Halsey Brooklyn"

"t’s a perfect day for a stoop concert!! 1297 Bergen. A Wurlitzer with Actual ivory and wood keys"

"I gasped. 🌸❤️ 73 skillman avenue between lorimer and Leonard these are out now "

"Alert. Alert. ALERT! Egg chair with a stereo input. Ask questions later! Goooo! 27 S. Oxford st."

"Someone who knows about guitars please tell us more in the comments! 151 st and St Nicholas"

"Adorbs. 82nd between 2nd and 3rd"

"We know this is a perfect solution for some of our New Yorkers! 42 hicks street"

"This is Barbie’s Dream House…it’s not called Ken’s Dream House. 7 E 14th St"

"Perfect piece! On Russell between Nassau and driggs"

"That’s a full bus in the mirror 😂. Stooper called it spectacular. You just need 10 to 12 feet of height! Coney Island ave between H and I"

"Late night book club!!! Dumpster full of books on 41st bw 7th and 6th Ave."

"Another pic of the great piece on 12th and Greenwich!"

"For those of you who have followed us for a while, a globe that opens into a bar (thus the Globe Bar) is one of our faves. Here is one getting wet on the corner of 135 and Adam Clayton Powell!"

"You better work! 87 and Columbus!"

"I’m equal parts confused and intrigued…what is this?! 10th between 6/5th Avenue"

Stooping is exciting because you never know what you might find. It shows that in the busy city, people are kind and share things freely. Something someone throws away can be a wonderful discovery for someone else. This brings strangers together and shows the different tastes and stories of New York City.

Damjan