Public Toilets in New York City

Here you can see a list of popular public toilets in NYC, NY, USA, including a map that shows the exact location of each toilet and restroom around the city.

Map of public toilets in New York City

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Full list of public toilets in New York City

Here is a regularly updated list of public toilets across New York City, grouped by borough. Tap any name to open it in Google Maps for directions.

Public restrooms in Manhattan

Public restrooms in Brooklyn

Public restrooms in Queens

Public restrooms in Bronx

Public restrooms in Staten Island

More public restrooms in New York City

New York City has only around 1,100 public restrooms for its 8.6 million residents, so it really helps to know where to go. Below is a guide to the most reliable public toilets by area.

Where to find public restrooms in Central Park

Central Park has several of the most popular public restrooms in the city. Dependable spots include the restrooms by the Loeb Boathouse (72 E 72nd St), the North Meadow Recreation Center, the Central Park Zoo, the Conservatory Garden, the Heckscher and Ancient playgrounds, The Arsenal (830 5th Ave), and the seasonal Mineral Springs restrooms by Le Pain Quotidien near Sheep Meadow. Most are free and open during daytime park hours.

Public restrooms in Midtown and Times Square

If you are around Midtown, Times Square or Grand Central, your best bets are:

Public restrooms in Lower Manhattan and Greenwich Village

Downtown, you can use the restrooms at Washington Square Park, along the Hudson River Greenway and Hudson River Park, and inside many privately owned public spaces (POPS) and large store lobbies. Department stores and hotel lobbies in SoHo and the Financial District are good fallbacks.

Public bathrooms in Brooklyn, Queens and the other boroughs

Outside Manhattan, Domino Park on the Brooklyn waterfront has very nice restrooms, and in Queens you will find facilities at Astoria Park and Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City (addresses listed below). Most large parks across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island have public restrooms open during daylight hours.

Are there free public toilets in NYC?

Yes. Public parks, the public libraries, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and most subway and transit hubs offer free restrooms. Department stores, large bookstores, hotel lobbies and fast-food restaurants are also free to use, though a small purchase is sometimes expected.

Where can I find a bathroom in NYC open now or 24 hours?

For a restroom open late or around the clock, look for 24-hour diners and fast-food locations, large hotels, hospitals, and the Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal areas. Park and library restrooms usually close in the evening, so use the live map above to check what is open near you right now.

Which places in New York City are open and have a public restroom?

When public restrooms are closed, these everyday spots around the city usually have one you can use. A small purchase is sometimes expected, and some keep the door locked - just ask a staff member.

Restaurants and fast food

Open late and reliable - McDonald's, Burger King, Shake Shack, Chipotle and Pret A Manger. Sit-down restaurants will usually let customers use the restroom too.

Coffee shops

Most cafes and Dunkin' have restrooms. Note that since 2025, Starbucks requires a purchase to use its restroom.

Delis, bodegas and pharmacies

Some corner delis, bodegas and pharmacies (Duane Reade, Walgreens, CVS) have a restroom - ask the cashier, as it may be locked or need a key.

Department stores and malls

Macy's at Herald Square, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Target have clean restrooms with no code needed.

Hotels, libraries and museums

Hotel lobbies, the New York Public Library branches and museums have clean restrooms - walk into a hotel lobby confidently, as the restroom is usually just off the main entrance.

Transit hubs

Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal have public restrooms and are open long hours.

Men's, women's, accessible and family restrooms in NYC

Most public restrooms in New York City have separate men's and women's facilities - sometimes signed as ladies' and gents', or male and female - and larger venues such as malls, museums, libraries and transit hubs also offer unisex, wheelchair-accessible, family and private single-stall restrooms with baby-changing tables.

For information about public toilets in other cities in the United States, please visit the home page of Public Toilet Near Me at publictoiletnearme.com