Alex Buscemi
If you’ve ever strolled through the streets of the Big Apple, you know that New Yorkers have a unique tradition that could rival any thrift store: the art of stooping.
We’re talking about the fascinating, sometimes bewildering, but always awesome items left right on the curb, free for the taking. In this gallery, we’ve collected 50 of the most incredible finds, courtesy of the Instagram page, Stooping NYC. From vintage furniture with stories etched into every scratch and dent, to the kind of bizarre art pieces that make you wonder about the tales they could tell, these items are a testament to the city’s endless capacity for surprise and delight.
So, get ready to experience a side of NYC that even the most seasoned New Yorkers might not fully know—the spontaneous sidewalk giveaways that make the city one big, communal living room.
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