Best Thrift Store in New York: Housing Works Thrift Shop

Housing Works Thrift Shop

143 W. 17th St., New York, NY 10011

(718) 838-5050

The boroughs have charming little thrifts, like Carroll Gardens' Union Max, where you can get Bakelite, glass beads, and weird printed matter like '70s concert programs (Elton John—with these photos, how'd we miss he was gay?) and '50s educational comics about VD. But you can't much furnish a home or wardrobe with those. Housing Works' several Manhattan thrift shops are still hard to beat for classy, usable furniture and clothing, and we have our best luck at the Chelsea store. They're well-supplied—sometimes with new items, like the Theory shirt we picked up at half-price—and how can you say no to a red velvet sleeper couch for $95? Or, for the same price, a Mart Stam Cantilever Armchair—maybe a knockoff, and a little dinged up, but still a beauty? The small thrifts have more thrilling tchotchkes, but Housing Works is worth renting a van for.

Source: The Village Voice

Comments on Housing Works Thrift Shop

Saroya I found the store on E77th (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves) about ten years ago. I was volunteering at a shelter up the street from the Housing Works store that gave their overstock donations to them. I walked in one day and fell in love. Designer clothing at as little as 1/3rd the regular price; accessories, unique furniture and odds & ends. Items are in great condition and they have a wide variety to have fun rummaging through. They have several stores in The City, so check out more than one.

over 1 year ago

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