Automatic Public Toilet (APT)

In response to the lack of public restrooms in New York City, JCDecaux, the Coordinated Street Furniture Franchisee, installs automatic public toilets (APTs). These self-cleaning, state-of-the-art facilities offer comfort, hygiene, accessibility, and security to the public.

Exterior of Automatic Public Toilet: Madison Square Park, Madison Avenue, Manhattan

Interior of Automatic Public Toilet

Description

12 feet L by 6 feet-7 inches width by 8 feet-9 inches height
Stainless steel and glass
The design is being updated to enhance usability, climate resiliency, and efficiency

Siting

On wide streets, only in commercial, manufacturing, or mixed-use districts
On sidewalks or plazas on or adjacent to property owned or leased by a government agency or public authority, or under the jurisdiction of EDC
On large traffic islands or public places bounded on all sides by mapped streets under the jurisdiction of DOT
On or adjacent to parks or playgrounds, subject to the approval of Parks
In close proximity to water, sewer, and electrical connections
Minimum clear path in front: 8 feet; all other sides: 5 feet
There must be no obstruction within 6 feet below the APT footprint
Siting of APTs is subject to PDC review

Installation

DOT determines where to install APTs
JCDecaux installs and maintains APTs at DOT’s direction

For More Information

To learn more about the Coordinated Street Furniture Franchise, call 311, visit the Coordinated Street Furniture web page, or email streetfurniture@dot.nyc.gov