Whether you\u2019re exploring Central Park, waiting for a train or walking through a neighborhood with few open businesses, finding a public restroom in New York City isn\u2019t always easy. But a growing effort by the city aims to change that.<\/p>\n
From nearly 1,000 restrooms across the five boroughs to a five-year plan to build and upgrade dozens more, here\u2019s what to know when you need to go.<\/p>\n
How many public restrooms are there in the city right now?<\/p>\n
There are more than 700 restrooms<\/a> managed by NYC Parks across the city and around 1,000 public restrooms total when you include facilities managed by other agencies.<\/p>\n Where can I find a public restroom?<\/p>\n You can find public restrooms in city parks, subway stations, libraries and some plazas designated as \u201cprivately-owned public spaces,\u201d according to the city.<\/p>\n The city\u2019s Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Transportation, the MTA and the city\u2019s three library systems all manage public restroom locations.<\/p>\n Is there a way to look up nearby restrooms on my phone?<\/p>\n Yes. In 2024, the city launched an interactive map<\/a> that shows every public restroom operated by the city. It integrates with Google Maps, so you can use your phone to locate the nearest facility.<\/p>\n The map is updated twice a year to ensure accuracy, according to the mayor’s office.<\/p>\n &amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;<\/p>\n Are restrooms free to use?<\/p>\n Yes. All public restrooms included in the city\u2019s official map are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n How can I report an issue with a restroom?<\/p>\n To report an issue with a public restroom, locate the proper complaint form based on where the facility is located via the city\u2019s 311 portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n For example, if there is an issue with a restroom at a public park, you can report it on the park maintenance complaint<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n Are there any new restrooms being added?<\/p>\n Under a five-year plan announced by Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Parks will build 46 new restrooms<\/a> and renovate 36 existing ones.<\/p>\n The new restrooms will be allocated as follows:<\/p>\n