Overview
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin announced an RFP-backed plan targeting 20 to 30 public restroom units across the five boroughs.
- Final approvals were issued for an automatic public toilet at 12th Avenue and St. Clair Place in West Harlem.
- Each facility is designed for 15-minute use, self-cleaning cycles, and twice-daily maintenance.
- The Economic Development Corporation will handle procurement, with agencies including the Department of Transportation guiding siting and operations.
- Officials described the pilot as an initial step relative to City Council expansion goals, with additional locations and installation timelines still to be determined.