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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

There's a Lithuanian proverb, saying that we like it when our neighbor's house is burning. We're not very neighborly. So when I first heard about stooping -- people putting stuff they no longer need on the curb to be taken home by someone who wants it -- the whole thing sounded like a utopia to me. But it's not. And there's an Instagram account to prove it.

It's called Stooping NYC. Created by a Brooklyn couple who prefer to remain anonymous, the account unites a wholesome community, constantly informing one another about the treasures around the city and showing off their best finds. We at Bored Panda already covered this online movement here and here but they've been keeping themselves really busy so we have to do an update! Enjoy.

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#1

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

Before and after photos of a vintage couch found thrown away and restored as an example of one man’s trash treasure.

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    Want More Proof Of How Amazing The Stooping NYC Community Is? Check Out This Stooping Success From Davidjamz

    Upcycled wooden and metal shelf on wheels found on the street, transformed and styled with plants and decor inside a home.

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    #3

    Hundreds Of Free New Books!!!! 52nd St Between 6th And 5th Ave

    People searching through discarded books in large bins, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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

    Vintage wooden vanity with an ornate mirror left on a sidewalk, showcasing one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    I’m Just Going To Say It... Colbysadeghi Is My Hero. He Got This Beauty Home To Make The Best Stooping Success Of The Morning!

    Man standing next to a restored wooden drawer cabinet, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure concept

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    #6

    Gorgeous Stained Glass On Eastern Parkway Between Rogers And Nostrand

    Stained glass mirror with floral design found thrown away on sidewalk, showcasing one man's treasure from discarded items.

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    So Funky! We Love It! 89th & Madison

    Colorful hand-painted wooden dresser found discarded on the street, showcasing one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #8

    Tell Us This Doesn’t Look Like It Should Be In An Issue Of Dwell Magazine Or Something???

    A restored mid-century wooden cabinet found discarded on the street and displayed as home decor with plants on top.

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    #9

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

    Green tufted sofa found thrown away on a city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #10

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

    Several potted plants found thrown away on a city sidewalk illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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

    Vintage bed frame and nightstands found discarded, restored and styled in a cozy bedroom showcasing upcycled furniture treasure.

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    #12

    ...time To Get A Bigger Closet!

    A large collection of boots and shoes found thrown away on a Manhattan sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #13

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

    Red wooden cabinet with glass panes found discarded on a city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #14

    So So So Good!!!

    Unique flower-shaped lamp and decorative items found thrown away, showcasing one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #15

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

    Potted plant with large leaves found discarded on urban sidewalk, illustrating one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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    #16

    Tgif Stoopers! On E 10th Between 1st And 2nd

    Tufted blue velvet sofa found thrown away on a city sidewalk with trash bags nearby, showcasing treasure from trash.

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    #17

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

    Velvet pink armchair with white pillows found discarded outdoors, showcasing one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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    #18

    Starting Off Our Friday Right! 94th Between Broadway And Amsterdam

    Modern wooden table with metal legs found discarded on a sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    Run Don’t Walk To This Gem!!! 68th St Corner And 3rd

    Black wooden cabinet with floral designs found discarded on a city sidewalk, exemplifying one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #20

    What Percentage Of New Yorkers Own Velvet Couches?! Another Blue Velvet Beauty! 116th And Morningside

    Blue velvet sofa found thrown away on a city sidewalk next to black garbage bags illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #21

    Mooove Out The Way! (See What I Did There?). Go Fast! Frost Street Between Meeker And Lorimer

    Two cow print chairs and two black chairs left on a sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #22

    Start The Car!!! Plant Babies! In Front Of 726 Park Pl (Between Bedford And Rogers)

    Four vibrant potted plants found thrown away, showcasing the idea that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #23

    Good News And Bad News. Good News - Urechi_ Just Sent Us This Amazing Couch She Found In Harlem. Bad News (But Also Good News) - Urechi_ Decided To Take It For Herself!

    Pink velvet sofa with built-in cup holders found discarded on a city sidewalk, showcasing one man’s treasure.

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    #24

    Omg!!! Run Don’t Walk! 426 Lexington Ave In Brooklyn

    Shiny pink vintage side table with angled wooden legs found thrown away, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #25

    Last One For The Night... Congrats On Your Amazing New Wfh Situation Tropidarks Stooping Success

    Wooden roll-top desk found thrown away, restored and set up with laptop illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    Okay Guys, Get Ready For Story Time!!! “After 1.5 Miles Of Walking, Several Breaks, And Many Words Of Support From The Central Park Joggers, We Finally Brought Our New Couch From The West To The East Side. Thank You Stooping!”. No Nick Lahger, Thank You!

    Two people carrying a discarded blue velvet couch outdoors and the same couch set up indoors with pillows and a blanket.

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    Globe Bar Plus A Great Desk And Chair! Madison And Marcy!

    Blue armchair, vintage globe bar cart, and white storage cabinet found discarded on a sidewalk, illustrating trash turned treasure.

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    Amazing! Also Probably Amazingly Heavy. 1870 Menahan

    Spiral glass table found discarded, showcasing how one man’s trash is another man’s treasure in unique furniture design.

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    #29

    Holy Amazing. E15th St And 2nd Ave

    Brown leather chair found discarded on a city sidewalk illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #30

    Just Think Of Alllll The Pretty Things You Could Display In This! Outside Carroll Street & 8th In Park Slope!

    Wooden glass-door cabinet and shelf unit found discarded on city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    This Is The Realest Looking Stoop Giraffe Ever! Not Sure About Its Competition Though. Jefferson Bt Malcolm X And Stuyvesant

    Large stuffed giraffe found thrown away on a city sidewalk with a woman walking her dog nearby.

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    Well This Is A Stoop Journey! The Most Famous Stoop Chair Has Made Its Way Onto Subway!

    Person sitting on a unique yellow and leopard print chair found thrown away on a subway, showing treasure in discarded items.

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    Please Take A Moment To Acknowledge This Insanely Beautiful Stooping Success From A_modern_classic !! “Living In Some Deep Stoop Gratitude With This Mirror From The Other Day, And Having Finally Repainted My Stooped Dresser And Desk!”

    Ornate mirror found discarded on street and later restored as a stylish home decor treasure.

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    #34

    Your Living Has Been Missing A Hippo Stool... Just A Fyi. On W 93rd Between Columbus And Amsterdam

    Hippo-shaped stool found thrown away placed on a wooden cabinet beside black trash bags on a city sidewalk.

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    #35

    This. Is. Awesome. 441 E 12th

    Vintage wooden console television found discarded on a city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    Incredible Secretary Desk In Front Of 261 Devoe On Olive And Devoe. Key Included

    Vintage wooden cabinet found thrown away on a city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #37

    Java Street On Fire! Third Post From The Street Today! 98 Java!

    Snowboards, a red chair, a table, and a black shelf found thrown away on a city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash treasure.

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    Perfection! 41 Spring St

    Vintage vanity table with round mirror and furry stool found discarded on urban street curbside.

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    #39

    Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Out Without Seeing Another Ear Mirror...

    Pile of discarded furniture and trash bags on sidewalk near no parking sign, illustrating one man’s treasure found thrown away.


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