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.

APOPS on 9 West 57th Street:
We will look into this. Thank you very much.
HB on 9 West 57th Street:
As of June 4, 2013, the chairs, umbrellas and tables are missing from this POPS. There are no signs of construction or renovation.
APOPS on 919 Third Avenue:
Hi Nancy. Thanks for your comment. As a 1970 plaza built under the undemanding rules of the original 1961 Zoning Resolution, seating was not a required amenity. That changed in the mid-1970s with zoning amendments that required, yes, seating, but the zoning change only applied to newly constructed buildings. Today, unless the owner wants to change the space, seating will unfortunately remain out of reach.
Nancy on 919 Third Avenue:
Why are they allowed to build "public spaces" without seating? My daughter works in the building here and I met up with her there, and I had been walking around the city and was tired - and had to stand while waiting because this bleak so-called public space allowed for no sitting - except on the ground!
jkayden on 200 Water Street:
We look forward to hearing more about your experience at 200 Water Street.
Nancy Slotnick on 200 Water Street:
This plaza may not be rated yet but it's about to get a whole lot better! I am launching a cafe called Matchmaker Cafe there this summer, as part of NYCEDC's revitalization efforts post Hurricane Sandy. We'll be adding furniture food and fun as we set it up to be a hotspot for human connection and blind dates. Like us for more updates https://www.facebook.com/MatchmakerCafeApp or check back here.
Leonardo on 835 Sixth Avenue:
Thursday evenings are best.
jkayden on 590 Madison Avenue:
We have, indeed, contacted the owner, but have failed to get an answer. We are deciding on next steps and will be in touch.
jkayden on 900 Park Avenue:
Thanks for your comment. The sign that you describe is a common one stating the true fact that the property is private property. However, because the space it is a privately owned public space, you are entitled to enjoy access to it. Please look at the site plan that our web site has provided to determine what you can access. The New York Times article by David Dunlap describes these sorts of signs and what their significance is. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/nyregion/lever-house-closes-once-a-year-to-maintain-its-ownership-rights.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=ur&
Miriam on 900 Park Avenue:
I visited this space recently and found it unclear which space I could occupy - there was a sign stating "private property crossing and use subject to consent of owner" at the very border between the sidewalk and the driveway...and the only way to access the strip to the side of the building (unless you scale down the wall) is to pass through the driveway...you can see an image of the sign embedded in the driveway here http://www.flickr.com/photos/mirosim/8571152744/in/set-72157633033281688
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