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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?

Want More Proof Of How Amazing The Stooping NYC Community Is?

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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. 

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I Had To Share My Street Find Fireplace Journey With You

I Had To Share My Street Find Fireplace Journey With You

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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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#7

Can We All Agree That This Human Is A Legend?

Can We All Agree That This Human Is A Legend?

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#8

Well Damn. Is It Weird I’m Half Expectating To Open This And Have It Be A Magical Portal?

Well Damn. Is It Weird I’m Half Expectating To Open This And Have It Be A Magical Portal?

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#9

Please Sit Down And Acknowledge How Amazing This Stooping Success Is

Please Sit Down And Acknowledge How Amazing This Stooping Success Is

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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"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

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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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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#12

Christmas Come Early Or One Day Late… Either Way Amazing!

Christmas Come Early Or One Day Late… Either Way Amazing!

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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.

#13

6 Bed / 4 Bath... Cathedral Ceilings... Victorian Style... Close To The Park. 8 Inch Ceilings So Potential Buyers Must Be Under 1 Ft Tall

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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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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#14

I Know It Looks Like It Needs A Little Uptake But So Worth It

I Know It Looks Like It Needs A Little Uptake But So Worth It

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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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#16

What Else Is There To Say About This Amazing Massage Chair Other Than... Holy S**t!!! Woodbine & Bushwick!

What Else Is There To Say About This Amazing Massage Chair Other Than... Holy S**t!!! Woodbine & Bushwick!

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#17

This Definitely Came From The House Of Beetlejuice

This Definitely Came From The House Of Beetlejuice

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Omg Omg Omg!!! Run!! On Vernon And Nostrand In Bed Stuy

Omg Omg Omg!!! Run!! On Vernon And Nostrand In Bed Stuy

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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.  

#19

*Googles What Decor Items Go Best In An Oversized Bird Cage*

*Googles What Decor Items Go Best In An Oversized Bird Cage*

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#21

As The Kids Would Say…gtfoh!

As The Kids Would Say…gtfoh!

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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.  

#22

*Immediately Googles How To Decorate My House*

*Immediately Googles How To Decorate My House*

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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#23

Annnnd Good Morning! In Front Of 1092 Dean Street

Annnnd Good Morning! In Front Of 1092 Dean Street

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#24

Damn! On St Marks Between Under Hill And Washington

Damn! On St Marks Between Under Hill And Washington

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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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#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

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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#26

Omg. Free Flowers

Omg. Free Flowers

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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!

#28

You Guysssss... It’s Velvet And Yellow!

You Guysssss... It’s Velvet And Yellow!

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#29

“Take Me! I Still Work. Unlike My Freeloading Ex-Boyfriend!!”

“Take Me! I Still Work. Unlike My Freeloading Ex-Boyfriend!!”

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#32

Oh Baby!

Oh Baby!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stained black and put Goth baby inside 🖤🐈‍⬛🐦‍⬛🕷️⚰️☠️🕸️🩶

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#33

Tell Me You’re A New Yorker, Without Telling Me You’re A New Yorker.

Tell Me You’re A New Yorker, Without Telling Me You’re A New Yorker.

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#34

Feels Like A Good Day To Get Organized

Feels Like A Good Day To Get Organized

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#35

Will It Fit On The Subway? Off Of 12th St. And Broadway In Manhattan

Will It Fit On The Subway? Off Of 12th St. And Broadway In Manhattan

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#36

And We’re Equal Parts Speechless And Jealous

And We’re Equal Parts Speechless And Jealous

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#37

I Think I Speak For All Of Us When I Say... You Win Stooping!

I Think I Speak For All Of Us When I Say... You Win Stooping!

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#38

Tons Of Free Books On 7th Street In Park Slope Between 4th And 5th Ave

Tons Of Free Books On 7th Street In Park Slope Between 4th And 5th Ave

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#39

Therapy, But Make It Chic

Therapy, But Make It Chic

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#40

Tell Me You’re An Upper West Side Cat Without Telling Me You’re An Upper West Side Cat

Tell Me You’re An Upper West Side Cat Without Telling Me You’re An Upper West Side Cat

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#41

Almost Too Beautiful To Be Used To Hold Socks, Am I Right?

Almost Too Beautiful To Be Used To Hold Socks, Am I Right?

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#42

Majestic Purple Couch. Currently On The Sidewalk On Gates Ave

Majestic Purple Couch. Currently On The Sidewalk On Gates Ave

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#43

Hot Damn. Hustle!!! Meserole & Lorimer

Hot Damn. Hustle!!! Meserole & Lorimer

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#45

Gorgeous Stained Glass On Eastern Parkway Between Rogers And Nostrand

Gorgeous Stained Glass On Eastern Parkway Between Rogers And Nostrand

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#46

The Cutest Red Fridge In The World Is Officially In A Queens. 31-06 30th Ave

The Cutest Red Fridge In The World Is Officially In A Queens. 31-06 30th Ave

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#47

Never Thought I’d Call A Shelf Cute…on The Corner Of Kane And Strong In Cobble Hill

Never Thought I’d Call A Shelf Cute…on The Corner Of Kane And Strong In Cobble Hill

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#48

Red Alert!!!!! Beautiful Globe Bar Cart

Red Alert!!!!! Beautiful Globe Bar Cart

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I love it! We never have such beautiful finds over here in Europe.

#49

Stoop Anthem Ready!

Stoop Anthem Ready!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow!! Nice!! We never have anything this good in my neck of the states. Lucky you folks!!

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#50

O M G!!!

O M G!!!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom has something similar that she uses as a jewelry/accessory box.

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#51

Well This A Great Sunday Stoop! Stools Included!

Well This A Great Sunday Stoop! Stools Included!

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#52

We Love This And We’re Going To Lift Weights All Day To Be Able To Bring It Home. Not Really. Go Get It

We Love This And We’re Going To Lift Weights All Day To Be Able To Bring It Home. Not Really. Go Get It

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#53

Sfarrellnyc Snagged An Absolute Beauty! Congrats On Your Stooping Success

Sfarrellnyc Snagged An Absolute Beauty! Congrats On Your Stooping Success

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#54

O M G!!

O M G!!

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#55

In Case You’re New Here, This Is What We Call A Banger. 93st Between Cpw And Columbus

In Case You’re New Here, This Is What We Call A Banger. 93st Between Cpw And Columbus

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#57

The Plant Mother Load

The Plant Mother Load

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#58

Jaw Drop. Classon Ave And Quincy Street

Jaw Drop. Classon Ave And Quincy Street

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#60

What A Glowing Stooping Success!

What A Glowing Stooping Success!

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#61

Say It With Me Now… Cuuuuute!

Say It With Me Now… Cuuuuute!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

put it as your bedside table so you don't have to get up to get a snack at 3am

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#62

We Love This So Much. Share Please! On The Side It Says Take What You Need And Give What You Can. 3rd Street Between Hoyt And Bond

We Love This So Much. Share Please! On The Side It Says Take What You Need And Give What You Can. 3rd Street Between Hoyt And Bond

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#65

Rumor Has It That This Is A Very Expensive Guitar

Rumor Has It That This Is A Very Expensive Guitar

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#66

Excuse Me While I Have Nightmares For The Rest Of My Life

Excuse Me While I Have Nightmares For The Rest Of My Life

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#67

What A Heavy Gem!

What A Heavy Gem!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this would be part of the very first photo on here. I wonder if they put out the first and then this one? But they would go with each other in my opinion. It has drawers and an open top and lower doors. Great find!

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#68

We Don’t Her Name But This Wonderful Woman Has Officially Rescued The Turtle For The Most Important Stooping Success We’ve Ever Posted

We Don’t Her Name But This Wonderful Woman Has Officially Rescued The Turtle For The Most Important Stooping Success We’ve Ever Posted

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#69

Let The Saturday Bangers Begin

Let The Saturday Bangers Begin

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#70

We Just Want To Use This Word… Poufs! Bet Wordle Hasn’t Done That One Yet. 23 Conselyea

We Just Want To Use This Word… Poufs! Bet Wordle Hasn’t Done That One Yet. 23 Conselyea

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#71

Possibly The Best Stoop Model Ever. 7th Street Just Above 5th Ave In Park Slope

Possibly The Best Stoop Model Ever. 7th Street Just Above 5th Ave In Park Slope

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Anddddd... Run. 28th St Btwn 7th & 6th Ave

Anddddd... Run. 28th St Btwn 7th & 6th Ave

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#73

I Don’t Want To Be Dramatic, But Brb While I Die At How Amazing Proseccomami_ Did With This Stooping Success

I Don’t Want To Be Dramatic, But Brb While I Die At How Amazing Proseccomami_ Did With This Stooping Success

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#75

Your Parents Were Lying When They Said Nothing Good Happens After Dark. Stooping Success From Last Night!

Your Parents Were Lying When They Said Nothing Good Happens After Dark. Stooping Success From Last Night!

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#76

Well This Has The Makings Of A Great Tuesday! Wow. Prospect Place Between Brooklyn And New York Ave

Well This Has The Makings Of A Great Tuesday! Wow. Prospect Place Between Brooklyn And New York Ave

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This Is A Run Don’t Walk Situation

This Is A Run Don’t Walk Situation

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom loves plants, so this would be heaven on Earth for her.

#80

The Vibes Are Immaculate. Macon Street / Lewis And Marcus Garvey

The Vibes Are Immaculate. Macon Street / Lewis And Marcus Garvey

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#81

Holy Holy Holy Holy Holy Holy. Lafayette In Between Marcus Garvey And Lewis

Holy Holy Holy Holy Holy Holy. Lafayette In Between Marcus Garvey And Lewis

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you need to live in a cathedral in order to make them fit in your home.

#82

I Mean... Are You F’ing Kidding Me? 147 W79th Street

I Mean... Are You F’ing Kidding Me? 147 W79th Street

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#84

Disney Movie Ready! South Side Of West 55th Between 9th And 10th

Disney Movie Ready! South Side Of West 55th Between 9th And 10th

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#85

Super Cool Old Singer Sewing Machine! On The Corner Of 85th And 4th Ave In Bay Ridge

Super Cool Old Singer Sewing Machine! On The Corner Of 85th And 4th Ave In Bay Ridge

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#86

Stooping Selfies Continue! Gorgeous Tiered Coffee Table At W 114 St, Between Manhattan Ave And Frederick Douglass #stoopingnyc #stoopingselfies ...also Unrelated To The Table But Related To Being A Good Human... Destroy Racism!

Stooping Selfies Continue! Gorgeous Tiered Coffee Table At W 114 St, Between Manhattan Ave And Frederick Douglass #stoopingnyc #stoopingselfies ...also Unrelated To The Table But Related To Being A Good Human... Destroy Racism!

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#87

Pretty Sure This Is The One You’ve Been Waiting For! Yes You! Minnetta And Macdougal

Pretty Sure This Is The One You’ve Been Waiting For! Yes You! Minnetta And Macdougal

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are cheap futon couches that cost about $250. I wouldn't risk the bed bugs for it.

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#88

Beautiful Large Fiddle Leaf Fig That Needs Some Tlc! 2nd Ave Between Third And Fourth Street Outside The Nail Salon

Beautiful Large Fiddle Leaf Fig That Needs Some Tlc! 2nd Ave Between Third And Fourth Street Outside The Nail Salon

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#89

Are We Sure These Are Free??? On 2nd Ave And 73rd!

Are We Sure These Are Free??? On 2nd Ave And 73rd!

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#90

Time To Get A Bigger Closet!

Time To Get A Bigger Closet!

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#91

Ladies And Gentlemen… A Banger Of A Stoop! Thompson Between Prince & Spring

Ladies And Gentlemen… A Banger Of A Stoop! Thompson Between Prince & Spring

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eh. Not my jam. Someone could make this look amazing in their home though, I'm sure.

#93

It’s A Perfect Day For A Stoop Concert!! 1297 Bergen. A Wurlitzer With Actual Ivory And Wood Keys

It’s A Perfect Day For A Stoop Concert!! 1297 Bergen. A Wurlitzer With Actual Ivory And Wood Keys

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#94

Check Out This Plant Angel Stooper! She Does This Every Week! 600 10th Ave In Hell’s Kitchen

Check Out This Plant Angel Stooper! She Does This Every Week! 600 10th Ave In Hell’s Kitchen

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't do it every week but about every 2 months... making baby(plant)s is fun. Till you run out of space

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#95

This Looks Almost Too Fancy To Sit On

This Looks Almost Too Fancy To Sit On

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#97

Whoever Claimed This, You’re Living A Wednesday Addams Fantasy. Cornelia Street Between Broadway And Bushwick Ave

Whoever Claimed This, You’re Living A Wednesday Addams Fantasy. Cornelia Street Between Broadway And Bushwick Ave

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#98

Once You Scoop This, You Really Should Only Answer To “Your Highness”...it Feels Warranted. Corner Of Hancock And Evergreen In Bushwick!

Once You Scoop This, You Really Should Only Answer To “Your Highness”...it Feels Warranted. Corner Of Hancock And Evergreen In Bushwick!

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#99

I Will Sit In This Chair And Read Sophisticated Literature. Or You Can. 785 Dekalb In Bk

I Will Sit In This Chair And Read Sophisticated Literature. Or You Can. 785 Dekalb In Bk

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Wow. Someone Please Work Your Magic. 20th St Between 5th And 6th Ave

Wow. Someone Please Work Your Magic. 20th St Between 5th And 6th Ave

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