Comments Archive

Our website is a digital space for collaboration about physical space. We invite you to participate  in the creation of knowledge designed to secure greater public use of New York City’s 525 or so POPS, those zoning-created plazas, arcades, and other outdoor and indoor privately owned public spaces. Here is an archive of comments from visitors like you.

Brian Nesin on 1285 Sixth Avenue:
The DOT has made this network of through-block POPS into "6 1/2 Avenue," adding signage, benches and crosswalks. This is one of the many great projects that DOT has completed to make NYC a more pedestrian-friendly city.
Frank Rose on 201 East 17th Street:
A wretched "public" space for a wretched building. I've lived in this neighborhood for years and it never occurred to me that this was a public space. It's totally unusable even as a private space.
ataylor on 301 East 94th Street:
This POPS is currently being used as a staging site for the MTA second avenue subway Phase 1 construction
S. Silverstein on 919 Third Avenue:
The space is actually really nice, though could stand to have some available seating. I often walk through it while in midtown, and cherish it as a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle
Danielle Thomson on 457 Madison Avenue:
First of all, this is, stand alone, just gorgeous. Secondly, because I have EYES and a CARE in the world, I would be remiss if I didn't be the one to just outright say: GOSSIP GIRL FILMS HERE
Danielle Thomson on 747 Third Avenue:
I find this space incredibly charming and filled with whimsy. It's almost impossible to walk by and not smile to yourself.
Danielle Thomson on 599 Lexington Avenue:
I mean, it's not much by way of seating or amenities, but it's so pretty! Whenever I get on the subway here, I feel like I am descending into a futuristic world. Just standing here makes me feel fancy.
Danielle Thomson on 1515 Broadway:
A landmark location: Shubert Alley! Broadway! I almost adopted a dog from Bernadette Peters at the annual Broadway Barks charity event here once! Living history!
D. Klang on 1166 Sixth Avenue:
OK, this is actually a great, inviting, accommodating space that I have spent a lot of time in. HOWEVER, I used to eat lunch here during a 2001 internship, and pigeons are, from my memory, very big fans of this POPS. Maybe that's a testament to how approachable it is? My intel might be dated, but heads up!
D. Klang on 118 West 57th Street | Le Parker Meridien:
I frequently use this thru street - it's simply wonderful. It's welcoming and inviting, and adds a touch of class to your daily commute. Once I saw Growing Pains star Tracey Gold. Top notch.
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