Create your account with your name, email, and NYC address. No credit card. No fees.

Provide a selfie and browser location near your selected NYC address. These checks add accountability but do not eliminate fraud.

Browse classifieds in 12 categories and The Porch. Eligible pilot accounts can post for free.

Signup Trust Signals

Email, selfie, and browser-location checks at a selected NYC address add accountability. They do not guarantee identity or prevent fraud.

100% Free, Forever

No listing fees, no premium tiers, no paywalls on any feature. Post classifieds, browse listings, message users — all free.

126+ Neighborhoods

From Astoria to Bay Ridge, Harlem to Williamsburg. Every NYC neighborhood has its own classifieds page and community board.

The Porch Community

Neighborhood Q&A, alerts, lost pets, stoop sales, event listings, and recommendations from real, verified neighbors. Visit The Porch.

Built for NYC

Not a national platform with an NYC filter. Built from the ground up for New York City — every borough, every neighborhood.

Free Business Directory

Local businesses get free profiles with hours, photos, service area, and contact info. Visible in neighborhood search results. Visit the Directory.

12 Categories, 220+ Subcategories

Housing (apartments, rooms, sublets), Jobs (41 subcategories), For Sale (furniture, electronics, clothing), Services (44 subcategories), Gigs, Tickets & Events, Pets, Personals, Barter, Rentals & Lending, Resumes, and Community. Every listing category is fully browsable by borough and neighborhood.

Search & Discovery

Full-text search with autocomplete across all listings. Filter by category, borough, and neighborhood. Sort by relevance, newest, or price. Save any search and get alerts when new matches appear. Find exactly what you need in seconds — whether it is a no-fee apartment, a software engineering job, or a plumber near you.

Direct Messaging

Message buyers and sellers directly through the platform — no need to share your phone number or email. Conversations are threaded by listing so you can track every inquiry. Only geo-verified users can send messages. Signup checks, rate limits, blocking, and reporting reduce abuse, but users should still treat unexpected messages cautiously.

Saved Searches & Alerts

Save any search — keywords, category, borough, price range — and get notified when new matching listings are posted. Perfect for competitive categories like NYC apartments and jobs where new listings go fast. Never miss a match again.

Photo Listings

Upload photos for every listing. Whether you are selling furniture, listing a room or apartment, or advertising your services — photos help your listing stand out and build trust with potential buyers.

Price Filtering

Set min and max price filters on categories where price matters — housing, for sale, services, and more. Zero in on listings in your budget without scrolling through results that are too expensive or too cheap.

Share and request recommendations for restaurants, doctors, plumbers, dog walkers, and more

Ask your neighbors anything — parking rules, best pizza nearby, building regulations, school info

Warn neighbors about package thefts, water main breaks, road closures, suspicious activity, and safety concerns

Post lost items (keys, wallets, phones) or report what you have found. Pinned for visibility.

Block parties, street fairs, community meetings, building socials, neighborhood cleanups, and local happenings

List your stoop sale with date, time, address, and what you are selling. A NYC classic, now verified.

Garage sales, estate sales, and building-wide sales with details and photos

Find and share volunteer opportunities — food banks, park cleanups, community gardens, tutoring

Find or offer rides — commute shares, weekend trips, airport runs with verified neighbors

Report stray or lost pet sightings in your neighborhood. Pinned for urgency.

Welcome new neighbors to the block. Help newcomers find their favorite spots and settle in.

Form neighborhood groups — running clubs, book clubs, parent groups, dog owner meetups

Seasonal posts — holiday events, snow removal help, summer BBQ plans, back-to-school info

Give a shoutout to a great local business, helpful neighbor, or community hero

Dedicated page with your business name, description, hours of operation, service area, and location by borough and neighborhood.

Upload photos of your business, your work, your team, and your space. Show potential customers what makes you stand out.

Phone number, website URL, and social media links displayed prominently. Customers can reach you directly.

Short video reviews with a 1-5 star rating, only from customers you have confirmed working with. Every review carries a "Transaction confirmed" stamp.

Respond to customer reviews directly on your profile. Thank happy customers and address concerns publicly.

Post news, promotions, seasonal specials, and updates to your profile. A mini-blog that keeps customers informed.

Add keywords so customers find you when searching. Your profile appears in local classifieds search results and neighborhood pages.

Your business appears on your borough and neighborhood pages, connecting you with nearby residents who need your services.

Selfie + GPS Verification

Members provide a selfie and browser-reported location at signup. We check that the supplied location is near the selected NYC address. These checks add accountability, but do not prove legal identity, permanent residency, or that every interaction is safe.

Anti-Abuse Systems

Rate limiting on signups, messages, listings, and flags prevents automated abuse. IP tracking identifies suspicious patterns. Rapid-fire posting, mass messaging, and flag manipulation are automatically detected and blocked. These systems run silently in the background to stop bad actors before they can affect real users.

Content Moderation

Automatic filters catch spam, profanity, and suspicious content on The Porch and in classifieds listings. External URLs are filtered in community posts to prevent phishing. Content that violates community guidelines is automatically flagged for review. These filters are continuously updated based on real abuse patterns.

User Controls

Every user has the power to keep their experience safe. Block users who bother you — they can never contact you again. Flag suspicious listings or posts for moderator review. Report users who violate community guidelines. These controls are available on every listing, message, and Porch post.

Admin Moderation

Flagged content goes into a moderation queue reviewed by our moderators. Moderator alerts notify admins of high-priority issues — repeated flags on a user, suspicious signup patterns, or content that needs immediate attention. We act quickly to remove bad content and bad actors.

Privacy Protection

Your signup selfie is an accountability signal and becomes your public profile photo. It does not prove legal identity. Your exact address and GPS coordinates are never shared with other users — only your borough and neighborhood are visible. Read our privacy policy for full details.