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Real curbside giveaways posted by your New York neighbors — free furniture, electronics, appliances, and more. Everything is 100% free and first come, first served.

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Looking for free stuff in New York? CurbSofa maps curbside giveaways across New York in real time — from Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. When a neighbor leaves something good on the curb, they pin it here so it finds a new home instead of a landfill. No money, no haggling — just show up and take it home.

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Where & when to find free stuff in New York

New York practically invented curb culture — locals even have a word for it: “stooping.” With leases turning over constantly and the famous moving-day crush around the first of the month, sidewalks fill with furniture, books, and household goods daily. Brooklyn brownstone blocks in Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, and Williamsburg are legendary for quality finds, Queens turns over fast, and Manhattan throws out things most cities would sell. The catch is speed: in NYC a good piece can appear and vanish in minutes, so when you see it on the map, go.

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When to look in New York

Leases turn over constantly and the famous moving-day crush around the first of every month fills sidewalks with furniture. New Yorkers even have a word for grabbing it: "stooping."

Local tip: Speed is everything in NYC — a good piece can appear and disappear within minutes. When you see it on the map, don't wait, just go.

How CurbSofa works in New York

Is everything really free?

Yes. Every item on CurbSofa is given away for free — no selling, no trades, no payment of any kind. It's a community of neighbors keeping good things out of landfills.

How do I claim an item?

Items are first come, first served. Open the map, find something near you, and head over to pick it up. There's no reservation — if it's still on the curb, it's yours.

How do I give something away?

Tap “Post a Free Item,” snap a photo, drop a pin at the curb where you left it, and your New York neighbors will see it on the map within seconds.

Which areas of New York are covered?

All of greater New York, including Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. The more neighbors who join, the more curbside finds show up near you.

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