Dating in New York City
New York City is one of the three biggest cities in the United States, home to about 8.8 million people.
A few date ideas in New York City
Try a Lineup in New York City
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in New York City
First impression
Six people near New York City, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 60 seconds to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Dating in New York City at a glance
- Population
- 8.8 million
- Region
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Lineups run on
- Eastern Time
- To Washington
- 328 km
- Closest place
- Hoboken · 4 km
Universities in New York City
Ways to date in New York City
Neighbourhoods in New York City
- Upper West Side
- East Flatbush
- East New York
- Astoria
- Borough Park
- Sunset Park
- Harlem
- East Harlem
- Elmhurst
- Bushwick
- Flatbush
- Chinatown
- Canarsie
- Brownsville
- Ridgewood
- Jackson Heights
- Park Slope
- Flatlands
- East Village
- Financial District
- Morningside Heights
- Cypress Hills
- Sunnyside
- Maspeth
- Hell's Kitchen
- Woodside
- Kensington
- Greenpoint
- Dyker Heights
- Glendale
- Williamsburg
- West Village
- Middle Village
- Fort Hamilton
- Gramercy Park
- Long Island City
- Times Square
- Roosevelt Island
- Tompkinsville
- Tribeca
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Questions about dating in New York City
Is Pop or Keep available in New York City?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in the United States, including New York City and the rest of New York. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
How do I meet singles in New York City on Pop or Keep?
Tap Enter Lineup. You'll get six people near New York City inside balloons. Pop down to three or four on looks, then down to two or three on dealbreakers. The survivors get 60 seconds to stay in or pop themselves out, and the last balloon standing turns gold and opens a chat.
Is Pop or Keep free in New York City?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.
Can I use Pop or Keep while visiting New York City?
Yes. Your Lineup is built from people near where you are, so if you're visiting New York City, you'll see people from New York City and places like Hoboken.
Is it safe to date on Pop or Keep in New York City?
Every account is verified by email and every photo is checked before it can appear in a Lineup. For first dates in New York City, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you'll be, and read our safety tips.