New Public Restrooms Coming to Queens

At the Mayor’s request, NYC has begun installing 17 new public bathrooms across the five boroughs as part of a $4 million pilot program designed to provide more free, accessible bathrooms in public spaces.

These are new modular designs which are ADA-accessible and fully touchless, with a flushing toilet, running-water sink, and a baby-changing station. They will be free and open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The city says the one-year pilot will allow it to evaluate how the facilities can best serve neighborhoods across New York.

Several of the new facilities are planned for Queens, including locations at Astoria Boulevard South and 31st Street, Northern Boulevard and 31st Street, Northern Boulevard and 54th Street, and 34th Ave and 64th Street.

For Astoria, improved access to public restrooms could also be an important consideration at Whitey Ford Field. A permanent restroom facility at the field would make the park more accommodating for families, organized baseball and community events.

OANA welcomes continued discussion about how these types of facilities could be incorporated into the future of Whitey Ford Field and other public spaces in our neighborhood.

Read the City’s full announcement: NYC Mayor’s Office — 17 New Public Bathrooms