OF NEW YORK CITY
Publicly Owned Private Spaces
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Publicly owned Private Spaces of New York City© (POPSNYC) is a private company based in Queens, New York. We offer companies, institutions, governments, and individuals the ability to buy public land on streets all over New York City.
We assign small lots of land in public areas like streets, parks, and sidewalks. Our lots are perfect for the everyday New Yorker, just trying to get some space to their own in the vast and crowded urban jungle.
ABOUT US
Our company was founded by Noah Bassman, an artist and designer based in New York City. He was inspired by billionaires like Farris Wilks, Noam Gottesman, and countless others who put claims on or blocked access to vital public spaces. If they could take public property, then why couldn't Mr. Bassman? And so, POPS of NYC was formed.
The Idea of claiming space that doesn't belong to you dates back centuries! One of the most prominent examples is Columbus, himself!
What started as an idea became a reality for POPS NYC when Mr. Bassman started marking up the streets of Northwestern Queens and claiming them as his own private property. Now, POPS NYC has grown to over 15 locations!
Founder's First Notes
WHY YOU SHOULD OWN A POPS LOT
There are countless benefits to owning a POPS lot, but we've listed just a few here!
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Have a piece of New York City all to yourself
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Can't afford to have a yard? Own an outdoor space with POPS!
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You don't have to maintain your property! With POPS, the city maintains your property for you!
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Have your own personal escape from the crowded streets
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Nobody can invade your personal space with POPS
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Need a permit to perform music publicly? Not anymore! With POPS, you can do whatever you want in YOUR property!
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You are free to advertise in your space, providing a cheap solution to the expensive advertising market
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Show off your wealth to everyone around you with POPS
