LEARN MORE ABOUT BUYING CANNABIS AT STOOPS NYC
What is Stoops NYC?
Stoops NYC is a licensed adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.
We offer legal cannabis products in New York City to shoppers 21 and older, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, drinks, tinctures, topicals, and more.
You can shop in-store or browse our live online cannabis menu to place an order ahead for pickup.
Our goal is to give New Yorkers and visitors a convenient, centrally located place to shop legal cannabis with plenty of products types and brands, strengths to choose from.
We opened on July 10, 2024, as the first licensed cannabis dispensary in Flatiron.
Founded by Bronx-born cannabis entrepreneur Chris Kuilan, Stoops NYC was built as a neighborhood cannabis shop inspired by New York City’s iconic “stoop culture”.
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Where is Stoops NYC cannabis dispensary located in Manhattan?
Stoops NYC cannabis dispensary is located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District at 182 5th Ave.
We’re in the central part of Manhattan between Midtown and Lower Manhattan, along the stretch between the Empire State Building and Union Square.
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What part of the Flatiron District is Stoops NYC in?
Stoops is located on Fifth Avenue within the stretch between West 20th and West 26th Street, between Sixth Avenue to the west and Park Avenue South to the east.
Broadway runs nearby and crosses just south of Madison Square Park.
West 23rd Street intersects Fifth Ave close to our location.
You’ll find Stoops next to Fifth Avenue at East 23rd Street in Manhattan, across from the Flatiron Building.
Is Stoops a licensed cannabis store?
Yes. Stoops NYC is a licensed adult-use cannabis store in New York City, authorized to sell legal recreational cannabis to adults 21 and older.
We display our license verification QR code outside our front window so shoppers can confirm that Stoops is a legitimate licensed dispensary.
We only carry regulated cannabis products from licensed cannabis brands.
Products sold through our dispensary are required to meet New York’s testing and labeling standards, including laboratory testing for potency and contaminants before we sell them to you.
Nearby Areas
What cannabis dispensary is near Madison Square Park in NYC?
Stoops NYC cannabis dispensary is located just off the southern side of Madison Square Park on Fifth Avenue.
You’ll find us close to the Eternal Light Flagstaff and the Madison Square Fountain.
From the southern end of the park, head toward the Flatiron Building.
Stoops is nearby at 182 Fifth Avenue.
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Where can I buy weed near me in Flatiron?
If you’re shopping for weed in Flatiron, Stoops NYC has flower from licensed New York growers known for quality and strong genetics.
We check batches we bring in for freshness before putting them on the menu.
We’re here to give Flatiron shoppers a more reliable place to compare strains, potency levels, prices, and brands without guessing about what they’re buying.
You can shop our current weed selection in-store or browse the live menu online and order ahead for pickup.
What areas of Manhattan can easily reach Stoops NYC?
Our dispensary is centrally located in the Flatiron District.
The shop is easy to reach from nearby parts of Manhattan including NoMad, Chelsea, Union Square, Gramercy Park, Kips Bay, and Midtown South.
Stoops NYC is positioned close to several of the city’s busiest residential, office, shopping, and transit areas.
How close is Stoops dispensary to NoMad, Chelsea, Union Square, and Gramercy Park?
NoMad is directly north of our dispensary around Madison Square Park, Chelsea begins a few avenues west, Union Square is just south along Fifth Avenue and Broadway, and Gramercy Park is a short distance southeast.
If you live, work, shop, or commute around these areas, you can reach our dispensary without traveling far across Manhattan.
Local
What streets is Stoops NYC near?
Stoops dispensary is between West 22nd and West 23rd Street.
We’re close to the section of Broadway running toward Union Square.
Our shop is easiest to reach from the stretch 20th Street through 26th Street between Sixth Avenue to the west and Park Avenue South to the east.
What subway and bus stations are near Stoops NYC?
The nearest options include the R and W at 23rd Street and Broadway, the F and M at 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue, and the 6 at 23rd Street and Park Avenue South.
Bus riders can use the M23-SBS along 23rd Street, with additional north-south bus service nearby along Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Sixth Avenue.
Shopping Cannabis
Can I order cannabis ahead for pickup at Stoops?
Yes. You can order cannabis ahead for pickup at Stoops NYC through our online menu.
Browse the products currently available, add what you want to your cart, submit your order, and choose pickup at our Flatiron dispensary.
How does ordering cannabis online for pickup work in NYC?
At Stoops NYC, you can shop our available cannabis products online before you come in.
Use the menu filters to narrow products by category, price, potency, or brand, check staff picks, browse best sellers, and see current specials.
It’s designed to make online shopping feel more like having a budtender guide you through the menu.
Once you’ve chosen your products, check out online and select a pickup window.
You can place an order for pickup as soon as possible or reserve it for later.
For a faster pickup, you can also start payment online through Dutchie Pay using your bank account.
We’ll send you a confirmation when your order is received and another message when it’s ready.
When you arrive at our Flatiron dispensary, you can use the express pickup booth to grab your order and go, or head into the main shopping area if you want to browse more products or add something in person.
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Does the price shown on a NYC dispensary menu include tax?
At Stoops NYC, the prices shown on our menu include taxes, so the price you see gives you a clear idea of what you’ll pay.
We can’t speak for how every NYC dispensary displays its pricing, but we try to make ours straightforward.
When you order online, you’ll also see the exact tax and order total before you complete checkout.
Does Stoops have cannabis deals and specials?
Yes. Stoops NYC offers cannabis deals, bundles, and rotating specials on products across our menu.
Deals can include savings on flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, drinks, and other cannabis product.
Check our specials before ordering to see the latest offers at our Flatiron dispensary.
What are Stoops NYC's dispensary hours?
Stoops NYC is open seven days a week, with extended hours for shoppers who need a dispensary open early or late in the Flatiron-NoMad area.
Hours:
- Sunday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Monday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM–12:00 AM
We’re the only licensed cannabis dispensary in the Flatiron-NoMad area that opens at 8:00 AM throughout the workweek.
We also stay open until midnight Thursday through Saturday.
Find us when you’re looking for a dispensary near you that’s open early in the morning or later at night.
How can I tell if dispensary cannabis flower is fresh before I buy it?
Start by shopping at a licensed dispensary that is selective about the flower it carries.
Fresh flower should not be overly dry, poorly cured, old, or show signs of mold or other quality issues.
At Stoops NYC, we inspect the flower batches we bring in before they reach the shelves.
Our quality specialist reviews each batch for freshness, aroma, bud structure, cure, and overall quality to make sure it meets our standards before we offer it to you.
You can also ask a budtender which batches were stocked most recently, look for brands with a reputation for consistent flower quality, and check package information such as harvest or packaging dates when available.
In-store, appearance and aroma can also give you useful clues.
The easiest way to improve your odds of getting fresh flower consistently is to shop with a dispensary that pays attention to batch quality.
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Legal Cannabis Products
What cannabis products can I buy at NYC dispensaries?
Stoops NYC’s menu gives you a good idea of the range of cannabis products available at licensed dispensaries in New York City.
We’re known for carrying one of the wider selections in Manhattan, with options across different product types, strengths, strains, formats, and price points.
You can shop cannabis flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, vape cartridges, disposable vapes, gummies, chocolates, cannabis drinks, concentrates, tinctures, capsules, topicals, and more.
Within those categories, you’ll also find different options such as indica, sativa, and hybrid strains, live resin and live rosin products, high-potency choices, low-dose edibles, fast-acting products, and smoke-free formats.
Our live menu makes it easy to compare what’s currently available and find the type of cannabis product that fits how you prefer to shop.
Where can I buy cannabis edibles in New York City?
You can buy adult-use cannabis edibles in New York City with up to 10 mg of THC per serving at licensed recreational dispensaries.
At Stoops NYC, you can shop a range of edibles in our Flatiron dispensary, including:
- THC gummies
- Fast-acting gummies
- Live resin and live rosin gummies
- Chocolates
- Cannabis drinks and seltzers
- Mints, chews, and other bite-sized edibles
- Low-dose and higher-potency options
- THC:CBD and THC:CBN blends
- Effect-based products for relaxing, uplifting, balanced, or nighttime use
- Different flavors, textures, and cannabinoid ratios.
How do I choose the right cannabis product at a dispensary?
Start by thinking about how you want to feel, how you prefer to consume cannabis, and how much you want to spend.
You can shop by desired effects such as relaxing, uplifting, balanced, or sleep-focused, then compare cannabis categories that fit what you’re looking for.
How do I choose a quality vape cart or disposable in New York?
Vape carts and disposables can be some of the trickier cannabis products to shop for because you’re dealing with concentrated oil and hardware that needs to perform consistently.
A poorly made device can clog, leak, burn the oil too hot, or start tasting harsh if it isn’t used or stored correctly.
When choosing a vape, pay attention to brands with a good reputation for reliable hardware, smooth pulls, and consistent oil quality.
You can also compare the type of extract used, including distillate, live resin, live rosin, and diamond vapes, as well as sativa-leaning, indica-leaning, and hybrid options.
At Stoops NYC, we also help shoppers understand how to use and store carts and disposables properly so they can get better performance from what they buy.
Keeping a vape upright, avoiding excessive heat, and taking slower, controlled pulls can help reduce clogging and burnt or harsh hits.
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Can dispensary staff help me compare cannabis products?
If you’re not sure where to start, check the best sellers and staff picks across different categories to see what other shoppers are choosing.
You can also narrow your options by price, potency, brand, product type, or cannabinoid blend.
At Stoops NYC, our staff can help you compare products in-store, explain the differences between options, and recommend products based on your preferences, experience level, and budget.
What should I look for on a cannabis lab report?
A cannabis lab report, or Certificate of Analysis (COA), shows the testing results for a batch of cannabis.
Check the batch or lot number to make sure the report matches your product, then look at cannabinoid potency, terpene information, testing date, and results for contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials.
Legal New York cannabis products have product or batch information that can help you locate the COA, through a QR code or the brand’s website.
You don’t need to review every COA before buying, but it’s a useful tool when you want to verify lab results or compare products beyond the THC percentage.
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NYC Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Buying Requirements
What do I need to buy cannabis at a dispensary in New York City?
To buy adult-use cannabis at a licensed New York City dispensary, you need to be 21 or older and have a valid government-issued photo ID showing your age.
You don’t need a medical cannabis card or a New York State ID to shop at a recreational dispensary.
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How much can I legally buy?
Adults 21 and older in New York can legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis, which includes products such as vapes, concentrates, oils, tinctures, and edibles.
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How can I tell if a New York City dispensary is licensed?
At Stoops NYC, you can verify that you’re shopping at a licensed New York dispensary before you walk in.
We display New York State’s official Dispensary Verification Tool near our entrance, including the QR code that links to the Office of Cannabis Management’s list of licensed adult-use dispensaries.
The products on our shelves also come through New York’s regulated cannabis market.
They carry the state’s required cannabis labeling and provide access to a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with lab-testing information.
We only stock products from licensed New York brands and growers, so every item we sell has gone through the testing and compliance requirements required before it reaches our menu.
Can tourists buy cannabis at dispensaries in New York City?
Yes. If you’re visiting New York City, you can shop at Stoops NYC as long as you’re 21 or older.
You don’t need to live in New York or have a medical cannabis card.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, and you can shop our Flatiron dispensary just like a local.
Stoops is a convenient stop for visitors spending time around Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building, Fifth Avenue, Union Square, or other parts of central Manhattan.
You can browse in-store or check our menu online before you arrive, order ahead for pickup, and compare products, staff picks, best sellers, and current specials.
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Can you smoke cannabis in public in New York City?
Adults 21 and older can smoke or vape cannabis in many places where tobacco smoking is allowed.
However, New York doesn’t allow smoking or vaping cannabis in parks, restaurants or outdoor dining areas, businesses, event spaces, motor vehicles, or other places covered by NYC smoke-free laws.
For shoppers visiting Stoops NYC, we can let you know all the cannabis regulations you should know so you can consume safely in the city.
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What are the basic cannabis laws shoppers should know in NYC?
If you’re buying cannabis in New York City, here are the basic rules:
- You need to be 21 or older to legally buy, possess, or use adult-use cannabis.
- Cannabis sales are allowed through New York State-licensed dispensaries like Stoops NYC.
- You may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of cannabis concentrate outside your home.
- You can smoke cannabis where tobacco smoking is allowed, subject to NYC restrictions.
- You can’t legally smoke or vape cannabis in parks, restaurants, businesses, vehicles, or other smoke-free areas.
- Driving while impaired by cannabis is illegal.
- You can’t legally take cannabis across state or international borders, even if cannabis is legal at your destination.
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