NY POPS
Privately owned public spaces
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
NYC POPS is your definitive guide to New York’s Privately Owned Public Spaces—the hidden sanctuaries tucked away within the concrete jungle. From sun-drenched midtown plazas to serene indoor atriums, NYC POPS helps you find the perfect place to sit, relax, eat lunch, or escape the noise of the city.
Whether you are a local looking for a quiet place to work or a tourist seeking a secret garden, start exploring the city in a new way and uncover the spaces hiding in plain sight.
Urban exploration is now a journey. Log your visits and collect unique digital stamps for every POPS location you discover.
• Track Your Progress: Visualize your exploration stats across all five boroughs.
• Check-In: Document your journey by adding photos and personal notes to your visits.
• Earn Achievements: Level up from a casual Tourist to a master Explorer as you unlock exclusive badges.
EXPLORE WITH EASE
• Smart Navigation: Switch between a high-performance map and a detailed list view to find spaces near you.
• Advanced Filtering: Filter locations by amenities, seating, and accessibility.
• Real-Time Data: View accurate hours and location details for every space.
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DATA
Help us keep the city’s data fresh! Submit community contributions, upload your own photos, and report issues like incorrect hours or temporary closures directly within the app.
Download NYC POPS today and find your own piece of the city!
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We’ve been working hard on a few new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new in this update:
UI improvements:
• Added support for iOS 27
• Added support for iOS 17
Bug Fixes:
• Minor bug fixes and small improvements.
The developer, Samuel Snow, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Samuel Snow
- Size
- 78.3 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 11.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- NY POPS Supporter $8.00
- Copyright
- © 2026 Samuel Snow
