Starlite Paint & Varnish Company

At the height of NYC’s manufacturing days during the 50’s and 60’s there were over 100 paint companies. Now there are only 3. Starlite is one of the last hold outs. If you have any interest in old school production and business this place is a must. The interior is amazing– very cool old paint making hardware with barrel after barrel of paint near the loading dock. The owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met in NYC– the patriarch of a true family run small business. Aside from the history the product here is absolutely top notch– I dare anyone to compare the paint quality to Home Depot’s top brands– Starlite’s mid grade paints cover more and hide better than those brands, and for a fraction of the price. It’s a long haul to the Bronx to this place, but I assure you the history and more importantly, the quality is worth every extra minute it takes you to get here.