NY POPS

Samuel E Snow

About this app

NYC POPS is your definitive guide to New York’s Privately Owned Public Spaces—the hidden sanctuaries tucked away within the concrete jungle. From sun-drenched midtown plazas to serene indoor atriums, NYC POPS helps you find the perfect place to sit, relax, eat lunch, or escape the noise of the city.
Whether you are a local looking for a quiet place to work or a tourist seeking a secret garden, start exploring the city in a new way and uncover the spaces hiding in plain sight.

Urban exploration is now a journey. Log your visits and collect unique digital stamps for every POPS location you discover.
• Track Your Progress: Visualize your exploration stats across all five boroughs.
• Check-In: Document your journey by adding photos and personal notes to your visits.
• Earn Achievements: Level up from a casual Tourist to a master Explorer as you unlock exclusive badges.

EXPLORE WITH EASE
• Smart Navigation: Switch between a high-performance map and a detailed list view to find spaces near you.
• Advanced Filtering: Filter locations by amenities, seating, and accessibility.
• Real-Time Data: View accurate hours and location details for every space.

COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DATA
Help us keep the city’s data fresh! Submit community contributions, upload your own photos, and report issues like incorrect hours or temporary closures directly within the app.

Download NYC POPS today and find your own piece of the city!

What’s new

We have been working on a few improvements. Here is what is new in this update:

UI improvements:
• Updated legal links.
• Updated debug page.

Bug fixes:
• Minor bug fixes and small improvements throughout the app.

If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please contact us:
[e-mail] or https://nypops.app/contact