“These guys genuinely know vintage. They lived it and understand the backstory of every piece in their store.
In an industry of fast fashion and clout chasing, this spot is the opposite. Go in and talk with them. Super kind, approachable and knowledgeable. That’s rare.
Store is a thoughtfully curated selection of items with zero judgment or pressure towards consumers. Great place to browse, reminisce and find the right nostalgic item.”
10:30AM - 7PM
286 3rd Ave, New York
Thrift Stores
“We only had a couple minutes, but this place is so well curated that it didn't matter! Scored a fantastic Isaac Mizrahi coat for my son and a sweet black United Colors of Benetton sweatshirt just as they were closing!”
“Definitely gonna go back there and get me a vanson and the red coca cola racing jacket.Would be game set match if I can find a iceberg or coogi sweater 💯🔥”
“As NY as it gets! A joyful experience. Staff is super friendly and relax, the stuff available there is quite interesting, of very good quality and prices are spectacular . When we visited, Robert was playing the piano and singing. The cold and rainy day turned in to happiest (¿hippiest?) shopping experience. If I lived in NY I would definitely buy my furniture there!”
“I stumbled upon the Upper East Side Thrift Shop recently and was pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of items at fantastic prices. It felt like discovering a hidden gem with each aisle I explored. The staff was friendly and helpful. If you're in the area, be sure to check out both locations on 1st Ave and 87th Street, as well as 2nd Ave and 89th Street. Support this local business, you never know what treasures you might find!”
“Found a beautiful silk scarf on sale rack outside for $5 and on walking inside found a lovely space filled with treasures I want to go back and discover. I'll be back & big thankyou. The scarf made my day! I'll be wearing it everywhere.”
“This spot is so cute! Finding modest clothes at an affordable price (especially in Manhattan!) is SO hard, and having one in the neighborhood has made that helpful. I no longer have to trek almost two hours to Brooklyn, its right here! I got two rings from there and I plan on coming back for a Fall closet refresh.”
10AM - 8PM
487 Columbus Avenue, New York
Thrift Stores
“I have been coming to this Thrift for YEARS. Seen the changes & little upgrades they tried to make to make the store more organized and clean..
Today was a different story. Over priced, nothing was priced & made up on spot.
There was a 50% OFF ALL CLOTHES SIGN. So obviously that’s going to want you to go inside and buy clothes. Nothing was noted that the “tag had to have a punchhole” in it. Or only the clothes outside were on sale.
So I have 3 clothing items. None half off and two tshirts priced at 15$ each -ridiculous. Even told the guy if i bought both Shorts & Tshirt for 10$ each.
& then a plastic “pocket watch” necklace. Plastic inside and out. 10$. If you saw it you know it wasnt worth 10$.
Total couldve been 30$+ but instead just 10$
Just the principle. I’ll only be going for the books now. Doing too much & you lost a sale from two customers ( someone in front of me also has the same issue with the 50% OFF Sign”
“Extremely reasonable prices on good quality high end pieces. In a world where the vintage clothing industry has become pretentious, this store is a breath of fresh air and Tony the owner couldn’t be nicer!”
“Great store, a wide variety of brands and a good selection. I recommend it; it was a good experience. By the way, the staff is very friendly; Sulgey helped us a lot with everything”
“Very thoughtfully curated and well organized thrift shop. Far superior to some of the others in the area. Very reasonable prices. I overheard a staff member say they don’t carry fast fashion - I found a few fast fashion items on the racks but it was mostly good + higher quality items.
Don’t miss this if thrifting in the area!”
“Been living in East Harlem for a year and this is easily my favorite thrift store. We’ve gotten so many items for our apartment at great prices. Additionally, the people working have always been kind and helpful.”
“this location gets a lot of NWT sample sale leftovers, which can be a good thing but often oversaturates inventory. their prices are very hit and miss, but this is one of the better and larger housing works locations”
10AM - 7:45PM
1674 3rd Ave, New York
Thrift Stores
“Really love this place. The prices are great and it's in a good location. I always find something I like. Today I got these great biker boots. It's affordable, ranging from $5 to about $50. My boots where $26 size 7. I also got a beautiful pink jacket/ coat like 2 weeks ago. If you spend some time and look around you will find gems.”
11AM - 7PM
30 W 14th St, New York
Thrift Stores
“Pretty good finds but nothing to buy on a late Saturday as everyone took the great stuff. Slightly cheaper than other curated spots. I also recommend the one in east village! Space to walk around, good organization, but no jewerly.”
“Secondhand shopping is my favorite thing to do; I categorically do not wear factory-new clothes, outside of intimates. The West Village Housing Works is, IMO, the best secondhand store in New York City. I have gotten so many treasures from here over the years, and every time I pop in, I see something that tempts me.
What I enjoy about this Housing Works is that it's curated. This is not the kind of hard labor thrift shopping, where you can find a $25 designer item after sorting through 20 stained things. The price point is higher than cavernous thrift stores packed with merchandise, because the staff and volunteers do the labor of selecting things that are stain-free and not too worn.
My favorite designer is Milly, and I almost always see something Milly any time I go in.
Most importantly, Emmy and the staff at Housing Works are lovely; they clearly really enjoy their jobs, and the vibes in the store are so nice. There have been multiple times that I've been in the store and have seen customers chatting with one another or encouraging each other to buy the fabulous thing they're trying on. It's a treat to shop in an environment where other people start conversations with you, and there's a shared love of a very good find.”
“East Village Thrift Shop in New York is the kind of place that makes you walk in for “just a quick look” and then somehow walk out forty minutes later holding things you did not know you needed but now cannot live without. The selection is surprisingly good, especially for a shop that does not take itself too seriously. You can find everything from genuinely cool vintage pieces to the kind of weird little items that make thrifting fun in the first place.
The prices are fair for the neighborhood, which in the East Village is basically a small miracle. You are not paying luxury boutique prices for secondhand finds, and you can actually walk out feeling like you scored something instead of feeling lightly robbed. The staff also deserves credit for being helpful without hovering, which is exactly the balance you want when you are digging through racks like a determined raccoon on a mission.
Is everything perfectly organized? No. Will you occasionally have to dig a little? Absolutely. But that is part of the charm. This is a thrift shop, not a museum, and the slightly chaotic vibe is what makes finding a great piece feel like winning a small lottery.
Overall, East Village Thrift Shop delivers exactly what it should: fun, affordable, and genuinely interesting thrifting in one of the most entertaining neighborhoods in the city. If you like a little attitude with your shopping and a lot of personality in your finds, this place easily earns five stars.”
10AM - 7PM
208 East 23rd Street, New York
Thrift Stores
“They often need your used shopping bags so make sure they are perfectly clean and drop yours off when you can.
Cloth bags like Target are great.
Plastic
Paper bags too are okay but they love cloth bags.
Just make sure they are clean. :)))
Thank you!”
10AM - 6:30PM
TTH Vintage Boutique, 40 W 25th St, New York
Thrift Stores
“I first visited this shop many years ago, back when the store was much smaller. The items aren’t cheap, but knowing that all the proceeds go to this charity made perfect sense—it really opened my eyes!
Visiting again after all these years brought back so many wonderful memories. Such a lovely experience, and I’ll definitely be back again!”
“It's good, has some finds, good prices. like $5, $12 stuff although some things certainly cost more and others less. Cash only though, with no way to try on or refunds or exchanges so you have to really be sure what you're getting you like.”
Open 24 hours
535 West 48th Street, New York
Thrift Stores
“Had no idea what was going to happen walking through that door at 535W 48th St, Salvation Army’s Adult Residential Rehabilitation Unit. Assumed it would just be “another “ program to address my heroin addiction. Not knowing at all that my addiction was just the most obvious symptom of the disease, that I suffer from called addiction. For the first time in my life I allowed myself to feel safe & opened up to identify issues and past trauma, so I could deal with all the childhood trauma, self hate and self loathing. I cannot thank the Salvation Army enough for welcoming me with open arms , love, and support. It also gave me a HUGE opportunity to hold myself accountable and take full responsibility for things I had done that harmed others. That was life changing learning to be held accountable and responsible for ALL of MY ACTIONS. While everyone else turned their backs or turned the other cheek. I was given the opportunity to completely trade my old life in (lack of a life really) for a brand new one. I found my higher power while there and started to build a relationship with God & his Son Jesus Christ. Became born again and knew Jesus accepted me flaws and all, and forgave me for my sins, which in turn allowed myself to start forgiving myself!!!! Which was clutch for me. I started not just attending but participating at service at Times Square, Church whenever I could, I joined the choir and sang in the program while I was there I was never a singer, but I went through the program during the season of Christmas and winter, and we put on a beautiful performance for the families. I found forgiveness love Hope strength and many many more blessings. This was almost 15 years ago and i no longer live in NYC or NJ i live in SWPA something convicted me and my heart tonight out of nowhere to share my experience strength and hope and leave a review. Smash the old lie & stigma, smash it !!!! BECAUSE AN ADDICT ANY ADDICT CAN STOP USING , LOSE THE DESIRE, and FIND A NEW WAY TO LIVE. We do Recover”
“do not expect real thrift store prices at this location. for example, a men's polo ralph lauren button down goes for about $35. that being said, their items are well-curated and include good brands like theory, DVF, emporio armani, etc. they are also consistently in good condition and support a great cause. shoe selection at this store is also exceptionally good in comparison to other locations - manolo blahnik, ferragamo and jimmy choo are regularly spotted here”
11AM - 7PM
306 Columbus Ave, New York
Thrift Stores
“I used to volunteer here in 2017-2019 and they had very good clothing donations that were all sent to auctions or best of season events. What you’re left with every day is $15 USED h&m t-shirts that cost $9.99 new, random trinkets that if you buy, you get rid of after a year, and stupid overpriced designer items.
So today I walked by the store and saw that they were doing the best of fall. There was a line but im disabled and I showed them proof and asked if there was anywhere I could sit while I waited and they said just ask the person at the end of the line if you can join them when they’re at front. I said ok and waited 50 minutes. The person I talked to left and I asked them what I could do. They said they I could just stand at the end of the line, disregarding my disability. The third person I asked said she could give me a folding chair and wait at the end of the 100 person line. I waited for like 5 minutes and realized I had to pick up a prescription sooo. Bye chair lol.”
“One of those unique stores where it is hit and miss! So visit as often as you can to find hidden gems. I have found some great pieces here and donated a fair amount. The prices are pretty reasonable and the clothes are in good condition.”
“One f my favorite spots to go thrifting. They have a wide variety of items including dining wares, furniture, clothes, shoes, arts, and jewelry. I always enjoy my time exploring in the shop.”
9:30AM - 7PM
365 1st Ave, New York
Thrift Stores
“JS 99 Cents & Up is a favorite discount store with loads of products jam packed and deals. I am here several times a month to pick up baby wipes (perfect for cleaning the apartment), paper towels, Awesome cleaning fluid (excellent for cleaning kitchen and bathroom floors), washcloths and a variety of items. Here only the Dove bar soaps actually cost 99 cents. The pandemic ruined the original discount stores as everything is much more now by at least $1. The employees who work here are helpful and quiet. Lots of regular customers especially seniors from Stuyvesant Town frequent this store.”
“Super awesome vintage and thrift store! The sheer amount of clothes that they have is eye opening, and on most of the first floor everything is categorized and labeled on the racks which is super helpful. Even though the prices are a little on the higher end, I’d say that you’re almost guaranteed to find something that you’re into.”
“I went here a couple times, and the staff had always been extremely sweet. They always have unique pieces that go well with everyday wear. I absolutely love this store and all the vibes. It is also VERY affordable, an absolute gem. Will definitely come back every chance I get!!”