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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.

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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

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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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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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.  

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*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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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.  

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*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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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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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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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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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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