NYrestroom.com - How to Use

How Do I Use NYrestroom?

Non-Member Service

Are you looking for a restroom in a particular section of Manhattan? If that's your situation, here is how you find it.

1. Choose the area
	The database of NYrestroom.com is a unique combination of GIS technology powered by VERTICES and restroom information organized by NYrestroom participants. Click on the areas of interest on the map to find a restroom in that part of Manhattan.
2. View list
	If you want to see a list of restrooms in the area you selected, click on the SHOW RESTROOMS IN CURRENT VIEW button.
	When you select a restroom location from the list, the map will automatically zoom into the location of the restroom and show the summary of information. If you want to see more detailed information or more pictures, click 'View Detail' in the information summary.
3. Select any marker You may also click on any marker on the map to select a restroom. The summary of information will appear, and you can click on the View Detail link for more detailed information.

Member service

Do you have any restroom information and pictures that you want to share with the www.NYrestroom.com community? Here's how you do it.

1. If you are not a member yet, you must first register.
2. Log in Once you have registered, any time you want to contribute any restroom information, location, image, or comment, log-in.
3. Create a RED marker
	Once you choose an area of the city as a logged in member, you can navigate the map, zoom in, zoom out, even turn on the satellite image layered with the road map (Hybrid) and pinpoint the location of the restroom onto the map. Utilizing the Hybrid layer is recommended to find and confirm the desired location.
	Once you are satisfied with your pinpoint, just click on the map and the RED marker will automatically be created. If you make a mistake, don't worry. An incorrectly placed RED marker will disappear unless you add any information to this location.
	OK!! It's time to add information to your pinpointed location. Just click on the RED marker that you just created. A bubble will show basic information about the point, such as longitude and latitude. Then click 'Add New', which opens a new pop-up window that includes information categories. Please don't leave the restroom name and address blank. These are the essential database fields, so something must be added for these items, or you will be unable to add the marker. If you don't know the restroom building name, just enter 'unknown' or 'don't know', and other NYrestroom members may be able to complete that information for the NYrestroom community. Once you've finished entering information about the restroom, click "Submit", and the map will refresh automatically.
	The only marker that you just added will be displayed on the map depending on the restroom type. Click 'View Detail' in the information summary and verify that the information you entered is properly registered. OK!! You did it!

Comments and Suggestions

We have tried to create a user-friendly environment as much as possible. If you have any difficulty with the interface or can offer any ideas for to improve it, just send us an email at nyrestroom.com. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated. Thanks and enjoy!!