Chris Wahl
You can truly find absolutely anything you can think of in New York City. Whether you’re craving a perfect slice of pizza, street art, a delicious bagel or just people-watching in Central Park, the city that never sleeps has something for everyone. But did you know that the streets themselves are a treasure trove of amazing finds? That’s right—New Yorkers have a knack for leaving the coolest stuff out on the curb, just waiting for an urban forager like you to scoop them up.
We browsed the popular Stooping NYC Instagram page to bring you a collection of the most incredible curbside discoveries in The Big Apple. From chic furniture to unexpected treasures, these items were all left out for anyone to take home. So, sit back, scroll on, and enjoy these fabulous finds that prove one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.
1. Get Lit With These Tiffany Lamps!
2. I Know It Was Halloween But… WTF???
3. The Fry Guys!
4. The Loaf Of My Life
5. *Googles What Decor Items Go Best In An Oversized Bird Cage*
6. Want More Proof Of How Amazing The Stooping NYC Community Is?
7. Christmas Came Early Or One Day Late… Either Way Amazing!
8. You Guysssss… It’s Velvet And Yellow!
9. Will It Fit On The Subway? Off Of 12th St. And Broadway In Manhattan.
10. Hundreds Of Free New Books!
11. Please Sit Down And Acknowledge How Amazing This Stooping Success Is.
12. This Definitely Came From The House Of Beetlejuice.
13. Well Damn. Is It Weird I’m Half Expectating To Open This And Have It Be A Magical Portal?
14. Tell Me You’re A New Yorker, Without Telling Me You’re A New Yorker.
15. Oh Wow!!! 193 Moffat St. Bk.
16. The Pattern.
17. Whoa
18. Feels Like A Good Day To Get Organized!
19. So So So Good!!!
20. Omg Omg Omg!!! Run!! On Vernon And Nostrand In Bed Stuy
21. So Funky! We Love It! 89th & Madison.
22. What Else Is There To Say About This Amazing Massage Chair Other Than… Holy S**t!!! Woodbine & Bushwick!
23. We Can’t Believe Our Eyes.
24. Cpw And West 83rd Right Now!
25. 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.
26. Damn! On St Marks Between Under Hill And Washington.
27. As The Kids Would Say…gtfoh!
28. Oh Baby!
29. “Take Me! I Still Work. Unlike My Freeloading Ex-Boyfriend!!”
30. Omg. Free Flowers!
31. Annnnd Good Morning! In Front Of 1092 Dean Street.
32. Can We All Agree That This Human Is A Legend?
33. 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.
34. 6 Bed / 4 Bath… Cathedral Ceilings… Victorian Style… Close To The Park. 8 Inch Ceilings So Potential Buyers Must Be Under 1 Ft Tall.
35. I Know It Looks Like It Needs A Little Uptake But So Worth It.
