One of the tiny handful of NYC thrift shops I've not been to yet. I've heard the bag sales here are incredible and that there is lots of vintage to be found.

The prices are a little higher here but the selection, especially for furniture, is excellent. Make sure to go downstairs to look for clothing bargains.

I'm not sure what charity this place benefits but I'm also not sure I care. The prices here are excellent and the furniture in particular is fantastic. My only complaint is that they seem to close at odd times, even if it's just to go get lunch. It can be a little frustrating so just go with a plan I'm not sure what charity this place benefits but I'm also not sure I care. The prices here are excellent and the furniture in particular is fantastic. My only complaint is that they seem to close at odd times, even if it's just to go get lunch. It can be a little frustrating so just go with a plan B in mind if you need to wait until they come back.… see moresee less

It's a relative newcomer to the NYC thrift shop scene but it's probably the best one in town. Carrying almost exclusively vintage items from clothing to furniture, this place prices everything very, very fairly, and you can pretty much always find a treasure here. My favorite thing to pick up here It's a relative newcomer to the NYC thrift shop scene but it's probably the best one in town. Carrying almost exclusively vintage items from clothing to furniture, this place prices everything very, very fairly, and you can pretty much always find a treasure here. My favorite thing to pick up here are auction catalogs which they always have in large supply. Great sales on books, too! Whatever you do, just don't miss it!… see moresee less

The window displays here rival the ones at Bergdorf's. Incredible place for both vintage and current designer merchandise.

The windows here are so well-dressed that there are times when they could easily give the windows at Saks or even Bergdorfs a run for their money and it's worth coming here for that reason alone. This store supports the NYC Opera and so it's full of cast-offs from divas and opera patrons, making it The windows here are so well-dressed that there are times when they could easily give the windows at Saks or even Bergdorfs a run for their money and it's worth coming here for that reason alone. This store supports the NYC Opera and so it's full of cast-offs from divas and opera patrons, making it one of the most popular thrift stores in the city. Don't expect big bargains here, though. While the prices are less than they would be in the stores, things are still priced more like a consignment store than a thrift store. That said, the objects (that's ob-jzay) here are really incredible. Books and prints here are out of this world on the right day.… see moresee less

The windows here are so well-dressed that there are times when they could easily give the windows at Saks or even Bergdorfs a run for their money and it's worth coming here for that reason alone. This store supports the NYC Opera and so it's full of cast-offs from divas and opera patrons, making it The windows here are so well-dressed that there are times when they could easily give the windows at Saks or even Bergdorfs a run for their money and it's worth coming here for that reason alone. This store supports the NYC Opera and so it's full of cast-offs from divas and opera patrons, making it one of the most popular thrift stores in the city. Don't expect big bargains here, though. While the prices are less than they would be in the stores, things are still priced more like a consignment store than a thrift store. That said, the objects (that's ob-jzay) here are really incredible. Books and prints here are out of this world on the right day.… see moresee less

One of the few bookstores I enjoy as much as The Strand. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon looking through the stacks. They know what they have so don't expect a major bargain. That said, you can expect to find some very, very rare books which are my downfall. Can't imagine anything better to One of the few bookstores I enjoy as much as The Strand. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon looking through the stacks. They know what they have so don't expect a major bargain. That said, you can expect to find some very, very rare books which are my downfall. Can't imagine anything better to spend money on!… see moresee less

This place can get seriously crowded on the weekends and for a very good reason. This is a GREAT place to get a real bargain (not $5 a bag-bargain, but say, DVF for $50 bargain). They often get overstock from stores so you may come across a lot of completely new merchandise. The furniture here is This place can get seriously crowded on the weekends and for a very good reason. This is a GREAT place to get a real bargain (not $5 a bag-bargain, but say, DVF for $50 bargain). They often get overstock from stores so you may come across a lot of completely new merchandise. The furniture here is excellent, too.… see moresee less

This can be an easy one to miss since it's on a side street but try not to. I've found some great vintage pieces here and a gorgeous Lanvin box. Great for things like scarves, purses, etc. and a generally lovely staff.

I always find something at this location, although it can be a bit crowded. Also puts you near a lot of other great thrift shops.

The truth is, there really isn't a bad Housing Works thrift shop (I mean if you don't count the staff's rudeness), but this is one of the better ones (and, I have to say, the only one where the staff has had rare moments of courtesy). I have a friend who lives in NYC and has furnished her entire The truth is, there really isn't a bad Housing Works thrift shop (I mean if you don't count the staff's rudeness), but this is one of the better ones (and, I have to say, the only one where the staff has had rare moments of courtesy). I have a friend who lives in NYC and has furnished her entire apartment exclusively with things from here.… see moresee less

Does your local thrift store have a loading dock this size? If it doesn't, you need to come here. There are racks and racks and racks of clothing here (and an incredible once-a-year (I think) coat sale), not to mention tons of incredible furniture. It's a dreary warehouse in a dreary part of town Does your local thrift store have a loading dock this size? If it doesn't, you need to come here. There are racks and racks and racks of clothing here (and an incredible once-a-year (I think) coat sale), not to mention tons of incredible furniture. It's a dreary warehouse in a dreary part of town but it's well worth the effort to get here. You really, really need to hunt, but some fabulous stuff can be found. I've spent hours here and make a point of going every time I'm in town.… see moresee less

This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite thrift stores in NYC. It's only been open for a few years but they manage to amass a fantastic selection of merchandise, much of which is Bergdorf-worthy. The prices are fair but not super-cheap. That said, last time I was there I snagged a pair of This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite thrift stores in NYC. It's only been open for a few years but they manage to amass a fantastic selection of merchandise, much of which is Bergdorf-worthy. The prices are fair but not super-cheap. That said, last time I was there I snagged a pair of never-worn Le Chameau boots that retail for about $170 for about $30. Also, the staff couldn't be nicer. If you're looking for something specific and they don't have it on the floor, they'll go see if they have it in their stockroom. They also keep it totally immaculate. Great place to hit if you're going to Eataly or the flea market.… see moresee less

At first glance you may wonder why I said this place was so great. They keep a relatively small inventory and a lot of it is the same old same old (jeans, board games, and the like), but a LOT of it isn't. I've found brand new Coach items here, some great vintage stuff, and some lovely prints. The At first glance you may wonder why I said this place was so great. They keep a relatively small inventory and a lot of it is the same old same old (jeans, board games, and the like), but a LOT of it isn't. I've found brand new Coach items here, some great vintage stuff, and some lovely prints. The pricing has always been reasonable so don't miss it. Also, if I'm remembering correctly, they keep strange hours so check out their opening times before going.… see moresee less

Only in New York would anything think to "curate" a Goodwill but that's what Goodwill has done here. They've hand picked the best items that come through their doors and brought them all downtown. I'm not sure how I feel about this because it kind of destroys the thrill of the chase. Ah well. It wasOnly in New York would anything think to "curate" a Goodwill but that's what Goodwill has done here. They've hand picked the best items that come through their doors and brought them all downtown. I'm not sure how I feel about this because it kind of destroys the thrill of the chase. Ah well. It was bound to happen sooner or later.… see moresee less

This is one of my favorites because it's a total wild card. Some days they have everything from Chanel to Prada and others it's all 70s pant suits. The one thing that's almost always consistent here is the artwork--for some reason every time I go here I find great art. I'd highly recommend checking This is one of my favorites because it's a total wild card. Some days they have everything from Chanel to Prada and others it's all 70s pant suits. The one thing that's almost always consistent here is the artwork--for some reason every time I go here I find great art. I'd highly recommend checking it out.… see moresee less

This store moved into a bigger location a few years ago and is now much easier to shop in. They've always been a great place for finds--my dad, who's tie obsession has reached epic proportions, has found about five or six REAL Hermes ties here. Interestingly, it's right across the School of Visual This store moved into a bigger location a few years ago and is now much easier to shop in. They've always been a great place for finds--my dad, who's tie obsession has reached epic proportions, has found about five or six REAL Hermes ties here. Interestingly, it's right across the School of Visual Arts so there's some incredible student work that ends up here at the end of the year. I have a few oil paintings from here that are really incredible. Excellent prices, too.… see moresee less

Like the Sloan Kettering store, this place is old school, but if you're willing to do some digging you can really find some gems. It's narrow and it can be a tad cramped but if you've got the patience it's worth it.

You're probably more likely to find an Ungaro dress here from the 80s than a cool bowling shirt from the 50s. The merchandise here is good but very, very Upper East Side old school and not wildly cheap. It's the kind of place Jackie O would have donated her things to.

If you really want a great find, this is the place for it. The prices aren't Goodwill-low but you can definitely walk out with a bargain and the stuff here is choice (name a designer and I can pretty much promise you there's something here that was from that house). Sadly, the staff here has a If you really want a great find, this is the place for it. The prices aren't Goodwill-low but you can definitely walk out with a bargain and the stuff here is choice (name a designer and I can pretty much promise you there's something here that was from that house). Sadly, the staff here has a well-deserved reputation for rudeness whether you're buying or donating and that goes for pretty much every store they have (there are several around town). I have to steel myself when I go in here because they can be so downright nasty to people. That said, I've purchased some truly incredible things here.… see moresee less