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Modular Restroom Wins Award, Set to Expand Citywide

1/15/2026

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A modular restroom at Lopez Playground won an architecture award and is the first of its kind in New York City.
The $3.8 million facility was completed in March 2024.
Local residents praised its cleanliness and functionality, but some noted a shortage during peak use.
The city plans to replicate the model across boroughs and develop more restrooms after a report on nearly 200 city-maintained public restrooms.

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Story summary

A modular restroom at Lopez Playground won an architecture award and is the first of its kind in New York City.
The $3.8 million facility was completed in March 2024.
Local residents praised its cleanliness and functionality, but some noted a shortage during peak use.
The city plans to replicate the model across boroughs and develop more restrooms after a report on nearly 200 city-maintained public restrooms.