New York City starts installing 17 modular public bathrooms
Installation of 17 free public bathrooms is underway across New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday, as part of a one-year pilot aimed at plazas and other busy areas that have lacked reliable facilities.
The modular units are designed to operate without hookups to water, sewer, or power lines, allowing the city to move or remove them as needs change. City officials said each unit will include a sink with running water, a flushing toilet, climate control and a baby-changing station.
Use of each bathroom is limited to 10 minutes, with alerts before the time expires and the door opening afterward. The city put the pilot's value at $4 million, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation selected Throne Labs in June to provide, run and maintain the network.
People will be able to unlock the bathrooms by phone message, QR scan, the operator's app or access cards handed out through community groups. The app is also intended to show nearby locations, availability and cleanliness updates.
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