New York is bustling this fall with parades, festivals, concerts, and packed weekends exploring the city — but your bladder doesn’t care what you’re doing.
Whether you’re wandering through a crowded art exhibit, hitting a holiday market, or just commuting on the subway, finding a bathroom in NYC always feels like an impossible task.
But thankfully, there’s a solution: an online map that shows you every available restroom across the five boroughs.
Created by Dr. Wansoo of Rutgers University, NYRestroom.com is a continuously updated map with more than 2,000 bathrooms listed across NYC.
Originally shared on an Uber Drivers Forum, the project has grown into a lifesaver for both New Yorkers and tourists.
The map categorizes bathrooms into six easy-to-use sections:
- 🚻 Public restrooms (parks, libraries, subway stations)
- ☕ Coffee shops
- 📚 Bookstores
- 🏨 Hotels
- 🍔 Fast food chains
- ➕ Other hidden gems
You can even contribute to the map yourself if you stumble upon a reliable spot — meaning it’s always growing and staying current.
It’s particularly handy during fall’s biggest events: including street fairs and the Halloween parade to the holiday season rush in a few months time when Bryant Park, Union Square, and Columbus Circle are packed with market-goers.
And for those heading into Central Park, there’s also a special bathroom map dedicated just to the park’s facilities — a true game changer during fall picnics or winter ice skating sessions.
So next time you find yourself doing the dreaded “I-need-the-bathroom dance,” don’t panic.
Just open the map, find the closest spot, and save yourself the stress.
👉 Access the NYC Restroom Map here.