Fat Albert Warehouse

Whatever you want, they probably have it. Good luck finding it though. The store is disorganized and the employees will lead you in different directions to find what you need.
But I did like my random instinct to buy Valentines Day underwear 2 days before Valentines Day… hey hey hey!!!:)

Thank god for dark, dank, cheap stores in the hood. Got a vegan leather jacket, pencil skirt, and bra for less than thirty dollars. SoHo and Nolita will never best that. Hipsters don’t know what they are missing.

Man… I live in this store!
I buy mostly soap powder for washing clothes, but everything is cheaper than Duane Reade, Walgreens, and your local Supermarket!
Why 5 stars?
You get what you pay for!
I don’t buy the clothes, although I’ve seen the same stuff in Macy’s clearance and they want $ 30 – 50 bucks more for the SAME thing.
But everything else — shop and compare!
I’ve seen 95% of what I buy anywhere else, is way cheaper here!
You WILL save $$
I even brought an A/​C 5 years ago for $ 199 — 15,000 btu and it still works — others sell for $ 299 and better — a $ 100 difference!!!
Yes, I’ve noticed some employees are immigrants, but I’m saving money for what I buy, from toiletries, to deodorant, irons, ironing boards, blenders, blow-​up beds, $ 29 vs. $ 59 for Queen sized, etc… They have everything for the home, mops brooms, dishes, pots/​pans, house decorating, nick-​nacks… Like I said, I live in this store!
I purposely travel because even with carfare, I’m saving $$$$.
I needed a small closet for linens because I had no place to keep my sheets, I paid $ 119 for it 10 years ago, still in excellent condition — right side opens with adjusted shelves and two deep drawers, left side opens with adjustable shelves — all sturdy wood with a storage top!
Like My Bobs — you can’t beat that… they sell Flat Screen Glass stands that sell for less than $ 100 while Best Buy wants $ 300-​$ 400 for the same thing…

I wish I could give 0 stars, but I suppose Fat Albert’s does deserve one star for how cheap it is. Most of the clothes fade or rip after just a couple of the months. There is very few good merchandise here. This is where unsold merchandise goes to collect dust in a corner.
It’s owned by a couple of wealthy Syrian Jewish families. The sons are always there acting like some big honchos but in actuality only 2 – 3 of them actually do ANY kind of work. Some of them hit incessantly on the coworkers. Most of the guys running the place do little but stay on their computers/​phone all day or smoke cigarettes outside. One of the owners’ close friends smokes pot on the roof like he’s getting paid for it
Fat Albert’s is insanely big. It could be a maze, but good luck finding your way to the cashier who is located surreptitiously in some strange aisle you’d never expect. All the workers here (except the laborers) are family friends. Many do not speak English well enough to be of any help. They seem to have a permanent scowl plastered on their face.
They almost exclusively hire illegal immigrants to work in the dusty basement. The poor guys are worked to death. They do not give you any lunch breaks. You are expected to stay late almost every day for no extra pay. Unless you’re a hot female employee. Then not only do you get more money per hour (I saw a male employee and female employee doing the EXACT same monotonous role get different pay) and can sleep at your desk (boss didn’t say a word to her!) but you can go home early.
This place is absolutely disgusting. The second you step in you can smell the grime and musk mixed with a slight hint of febreze. There’s an inch layer of grime around every corner. The smell is horrendous and I was coughing up heavy mucus just from working here. It’s infested with vermin. At 6:00– 6:30pm, the workers in the loading bay and basement SCRAM home. I saw rats as big as dogs. Every day I stayed late I saw one. Management made no effort to deal with this problem.
It is extremely cheap, though, so it’s the perfect place to stock up on things like soap or pencils or whatever. For everything else, STAY AWAY!

They have everything you need for your house… everything. kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, outdoor, and tons of toys for the kids, the whole basement is full of toys for Christmas

Muy crowded y disorganised! However, noticed items like laundry detergents, body washes, household products etc at a much cheaper price than elsewhere which made me wonder, is this the real deal?
I bought a puffer jacket for everyday use in a tan color. It fitted nicely and the zipper worked.
Maybe I’ll be back for items like socks or if I need a temporary coat for family and friends visiting during the cold months.
If you like rummaging for bargains THIS IS THE PLACE!
The End.

Hey hey hey! This spot is pretty legit for a discount store. The store is so large, like fat Albert! U can easily get lost and lose time here.
House appliances, clothing, accessories, bed linens, kitchen and bathroom accoutrements, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, furniture, electronics, toys, snacks… what doesnt Fat Alberts have? All of these items are competitively priced, sweeet!
It’s got 3 floors of family fun, bring the whole Fam! Tons of kids running around hopped up on sugar. Customer service is pretty good for what it is. Cash wrap is efficient. It’s pretty organized overall but sometimes it can be cluttered. No biggie

I am laughing opening a window to write this: did I ever predict that I would end up writing a review of this store? Well, isn’t this what is all about? Unpredictability. I am writing this to make an announcement that «Tis is the latest fashion mecca, Hipsters!‘
I stepped in here one day by a total whim while I was on another field trip in the neighborhood. I took a chance when I saw a dress in the display window. This could have been one of those mass produce models of the season often found in relatively higher ends even in SOHO. It might ring a bell if I pointed out its signature bird print. I actually had the same kind –rather rare one of red bird in beige with long sleeves from one summer ago in one of those SOHO clothing stores. In order to see how this store deals those kinds, I stepped in.
As typical of a discount store of the low income inner city area, the store is filled with the low morale. But point would be taken if you suggest their real appeal – low price, not their service. The dress that I saw in the display earlier was not there. Instead, some left over of tops from the same line – here in this store they had the line tags that went ‘Cotton Candy’ yet they sell the same styles only with varying tag names store by store, –each was around a little under $ 10. I wound up picking up a dress of the same design as I saw in the window, different print, though, for $ 14.99. This could go up to around/​less than $ 30 even in cheap stores if it was in SOHO, and probably $ 59 in established names as Urbanoutfitt… The question is if I still wanted to buy the same one when I ran into it in any higher ends. The impulse was strictly price motivated. The trick the store turned on me was that it made me feel like I discovered the treasure out of the least likely fashion establishment. Call this ghetto chic or ghetto luck. But I would not call this store an amazing find over all, for most of merchandizes are no cheaper than other discount establishments at any given area. Or some items in the stores are even more expensive. So discern if explorative. Also, some clerks did not seem to be cut out for customer services in general, never mind being around clothing for women. This makes me to be prepared for ‘buy and run mode,’ let alone with coming back for any follow ups as refund/​exchange. Is it a bit dicey given the store is equipped with no fitting room,
It could be worse, though. I should expect more hipsters venture into this sort of place provided the location, where is known for its gentrification. Apparently those hipsters are more conservative, less enterprising or clueless.

This place has been here since as long as I can remember. My grandmother lived in the projects nearby and was in here practically every day. She’s since moved to the north side of williamsburg and still comes here for her necessities. When I am in the area, I stop in for things like shampoo, deodorant and lotion. this place feels run down. It’s definitely seen better years but its reliable.
If you need house hold décor items, you might be able to find that full length mirror for dirt cheap.

I love going into random stores like this. Every section of a borough in NYC has it. In the spirit of Conway, $ 0.99 stores and even Burlington Coat Factory. I present Fat Albert Warehouse. This place has A LOT… From home goods, appliances, clothing and slightly imperfect underwear and socks.
If you need something cheap and fast. This is where to go. I walked out with a giant laundry bag that has 3 sections and a set of pillow cases. This added up to be about $ 5.50, not too bad. This place looks pretty beat up and does need an extreme makeover, but you can’t beat the prices.