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The Big Apple is awash with marvelous items thrown on the dusty sidewalks, waiting to be picked up by a lucky passerby and start their journey all over again. Think of mid-century-style bookshelves, velvet couches, modern tables, intricate mirrors, oil paintings, art prints, you name it–it’s there.

Apparently, stooping is a longtime tradition in NYC, but its newly found popularity took off in 2019 together with the emergence of the 'Stooping NYC' Instagram page.

Created by a Brooklyn couple and stooping aficionados, the page became a holy grail for the “one person’s trash, another person’s” treasures and today, it boasts a community of 429K followers.

Below we wrapped up some of the newest NYC stooping gems to make us all both jealous and happy for the people who got their hands on these goods! And after you’re done scrolling through this list and upvoting your fave photos, make sure to check out our previous ‘Stooping NYC' posts here, here and here.

#1

Whaaaat! Perfect Couch

Whaaaat! Perfect Couch

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    #2

    Oh Come On

    Oh Come On

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    #3

    Free Plants!!!

    Free Plants!!!

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    A while back, Bored Panda spoke with the creators of the StoopingNYC project to find out what they have been up to as well as how the stooping community is doing lately. “The growth of the community is incredible and we mean that in every aspect,” the founders told us.

    “So many more submissions. So many more amazing items. So many more #stoopingsuccesses. And so many more great stoopers!” Today, StoopingNYC on Instagram is home to a dedicated community of 429K followers, but their audience seems to be still growing.

    #4

    This Is Legit Bonkers!!!

    This Is Legit Bonkers!!!

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    #5

    O M G!!!

    O M G!!!

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    #6

    Whoa

    Whoa

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    Part of the success of StoopingNYC seems to have to do with the fact that so many people find stooping a very fun and cool activity. The founders explained that the concept of a treasure hunt is universal, but stooping in NYC is unique to NYC.

    “It’s been a part of the city culture for way before we started doing this. People are always moving and no two homes are the same size and shape. And then there is the fact that NYC has incredible, creative and diverse people… it makes it the perfect stooping city!”

    #7

    Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Before…a Globe Bar

    Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Before…a Globe Bar

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    #8

    Verified Rocking Harley > Rocking Horse

    Verified Rocking Harley > Rocking Horse

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    #9

    We’ve Got The Blues!

    We’ve Got The Blues!

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    There are many reasons why people get into stooping. Some just follow StoopingNYC to see what treasures people find, others want to save items from landfills, and the rest like that sense of nostalgia the goods give them.

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    If you’re a beginner stooper, you should not just start by following StoopingNYC but also be sure to follow the notifications that pop up and be ready to run at any moment. It turns out that real gems get stooped very very fast.

    #10

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

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

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    #11

    So Much Better Than Candy

    So Much Better Than Candy

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    #12

    The Sign Says It All

    The Sign Says It All

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    “There are also people who want the most unique apartments with money-can't-buy pieces, to those who love the gamification of a real-time scavenger hunt across the city," the creators of StoopingNYC told us a while back.

    “We’ve tried to 'game-ify' the activity, making it feel like a scavenger hunt. And I think because of this, we have seen it become popular and trendy with an entirely younger audience (75% of our followers are 18-35 years old)," they explained.

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    #13

    Feels Like A Good Day To Get Organized

    Feels Like A Good Day To Get Organized

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    #14

    Mcm Dream!!

    Mcm Dream!!

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    #15

    The Pattern

    The Pattern

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    #16

    We’re So Happy That @millerphillipss Got This Great Couch! Fits Like A Glove! #stoopingsuccess

    We’re So Happy That @millerphillipss Got This Great Couch! Fits Like A Glove! #stoopingsuccess

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    #17

    Lights Up The Room!

    Lights Up The Room!

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    #18

    Major

    Major

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    #19

    Excuse Me, I’m Drooling

    Excuse Me, I’m Drooling

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    #20

    Our First #stoopingsuccess Of 2023!!

    Our First #stoopingsuccess Of 2023!!

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    #21

    Mural And Trash Not Included

    Mural And Trash Not Included

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    #22

    @alexinteriorsnyc Dropping A Gem!

    @alexinteriorsnyc Dropping A Gem!

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    #23

    Serious Vibes™️

    Serious Vibes™️

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    #24

    Gorgeous Vintage Gold Mirror

    Gorgeous Vintage Gold Mirror

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    #25

    The Haul You’ve All Been Waiting For!

    The Haul You’ve All Been Waiting For!

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    #26

    What A Perfect Little Desk!!

    What A Perfect Little Desk!!

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    #27

    Door Busters Come Early!

    Door Busters Come Early!

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    #28

    Holy Sh*t!!! This Is Next Level

    Holy Sh*t!!! This Is Next Level

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    #29

    When You Can’t Find What You Love At Pottery Barn…

    When You Can’t Find What You Love At Pottery Barn…

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    #30

    Finally! Affordable Brooklyn Real Estate. This 2 Bed Mcm Beauty Has A Real…indoor/Outdoor Feel…literally. Because It Only Has One Outdoor Wall. Night Stoop

    Finally! Affordable Brooklyn Real Estate. This 2 Bed Mcm Beauty Has A Real…indoor/Outdoor Feel…literally. Because It Only Has One Outdoor Wall. Night Stoop

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    #31

    Stoop Friday!

    Stoop Friday!

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    #32

    Ummm. What?

    Ummm. What?

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    #33

    Great Chair

    Great Chair

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    #34

    Sick Boom Box. If I Had Gone With A Say Anything Caption You Guys Would Have Gotten It Right?

    Sick Boom Box. If I Had Gone With A Say Anything Caption You Guys Would Have Gotten It Right?

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    #35

    What Is This?

    What Is This?

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    #36

    Aaaand Let’s All Say It Together In 3…2…1…banger!

    Aaaand Let’s All Say It Together In 3…2…1…banger!

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    #37

    Mirror Mirror On The Curb…

    Mirror Mirror On The Curb…

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    #38

    Greenpoint Is Always On Point!

    Greenpoint Is Always On Point!

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    #39

    I’m Mesmerized

    I’m Mesmerized

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    #40

    Eat Your Heart Out Natgeo Lovers! More Than 600 Magazines Recycled On 26th Between 6th And Broadway, Starting From The 1970s(!!!) To Present Day

    Eat Your Heart Out Natgeo Lovers! More Than 600 Magazines Recycled On 26th Between 6th And Broadway, Starting From The 1970s(!!!) To Present Day

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    #41

    Holiday Shopping…stooping Style! Slightly Worn Mcm

    Holiday Shopping…stooping Style! Slightly Worn Mcm

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    #42

    Love Me A Penny Table! Lucky Table Of Pennies

    Love Me A Penny Table! Lucky Table Of Pennies

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    #43

    Box Of Cute Stickers Out Now…

    Box Of Cute Stickers Out Now…

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    #44

    Anyone Got A Use For This?

    Anyone Got A Use For This?

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    #45

    Sing Us A Song!!

    Sing Us A Song!!

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    #46

    Groovyyyyy

    Groovyyyyy

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    #47

    These Three Should Get A Room

    These Three Should Get A Room

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    #48

    Damn X2!

    Damn X2!

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    #49

    We Don’t Know What To Do About This One… I Mean, We Don’t Want Anyone Having Bad Vibes… But It Is A Nice Desk

    We Don’t Know What To Do About This One… I Mean, We Don’t Want Anyone Having Bad Vibes… But It Is A Nice Desk

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    #50

    She’s Beauty And She’s Grace!

    She’s Beauty And She’s Grace!

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