Tony’s Hardware Store

This is the place I go to when I can’t find an item ANYWHERE else. they always seem to have what I need, even though it’s a small place.

The entrance is small but this is a long narrow hardware store that has a lot of inventory for home improvement projects, there’s more than meets the eye as a lot of it is buried in drawers so you have to ask for it. I’ve been there twice. The first time I needed small electrical supplies and they had exactly what I needed, I found them myself, the price was about the same what you pay at Home Depot. I was very satisfied. The next time I needed a radiator valve. I didn’t see any on display so I made the mistake of asking. The owner in a gentle voice confirmed he had what I wanted and briskly walked over to a side counter and produced a valve. There are maybe 3 kinds of them and this was not the kind I have at home, I needed one that matched the others. The furious owner nearly screamed at me incredulously «You want me to show you all of them?!». He stopped just short of adding «You perverted a**hole!». Yes. «Just give me 5 minutes and I’ll show you all of them, ok?!» he thundered when he noticed I kept following him persistently through the store and focused his attention on the other customer who looked like he just realized he was up next for the prostate exam. The stress of having 2 customers at the same time in his store was clearly too much for this man. The woman behind the register echoed «He’s got too many!» so I paid for the other item, a window caulk, told them to forget it and left. There won’t be a third time. I’ve met rude jerks at some Home Depot stores but the chances of encountering one there are far smaller than here, where the odds are 0:1.

do not understand the positive reviews for this place. It is just full of poor quality junk. The curtain rods bend in your hands when you try and put them up, etc. etc. Why sell garbage that you know will not work? And for prices that aren’t cheap.

They had metal wire and wood finish. That’s what I needed, thats what they had. How about that!

Has
All your
Hardware needs
Covered for jobs
Where Lowes and Home Depot not needed.

This store is horrible in every way. Terrible customer service and never have anything in stock. You shouldn’t waste your time.

Old school style service and vibe which is perfect. They’re helpful and fast. Tony is a mellow dude that gets the job done. He has great employees as well.

Who needs a big box store when you have Tony’s?! Seriously. They have a surprising amount of inventory, and they always have what I need. It may look small but Tony’s packs a punch, storing inventory all the way up to the ceiling, and employing a staff that knows EXACTLY what is where.
Who needs to look at 10 or 20 of something in a big box store, and sweat over how to choose from a ridiculous number of choices, when Tony’s has the 3 best available, at competitive prices, AND they give you good service picking out what you want?
Prices on plants here are also much better than anywhere else in the neighborhood.
Love Tony’s!

I manage a property and have also had renovations done on my home in the neighborhood.
I went to Home Depot or Lowe’s in Brooklyn a lot for materials, but I would feel drained and annoyed with the staff of those places every time. They hate their jobs over there, and they hate you for it.
I started going to Tony’s Hardware, even if sometimes you pay a little more because the staff is helpful and seem at peace with the world and your existence.
They also have fewer selection than Home Depot or Lowe’s for obvious reasons, but I found that for most items, if they stock just one or two brands, it’s because they are choosing the best value items for their customers. At the bigger chains, the products are often just cheaply made junk — with Tony’s you can trust that whatever you’re buying is going to hold up.
They seem to take pride in running a good corner hardware store, and it shows. I like it much better than Bruno’s (north of Atlantic on Court); I live in between both places, and always choose Tony’s.

Like this review, Tony’s Hardware Store is small but has all you need.
Compared to the big guns of Ace and Home Depot, Tony’s is a throwback to the hardware stores your parents probably took you to. They usually have one or two options for whatever handy, dandy tool you may need for but, it is usually the best option (and often the cheapest one that you may have looked over if you had the jacked up versions that are externally beautiful but not as solidly built).
Besides for never steering me in the wrong direction in tools, the service is impeccable. They remember your name, they are ridiculously attentive and I always walk away feeling extremely lucky that I have a Tony’s in my neighborhood.

Clearly this is the Roy Orbison* of hardware stores. Why you ask? Because…
Anything you want, you got it.
Anything you need, you got it.
Anything at all, you got it.
Baby
What a great place… they really do have almost anything you would need (except one oddly shaped shelf bracket that I needed today). The guys are helpful, they know their stock inside and out and are as friendly as can be. This is my first stop if I need something hardware related (sorry Tarzian Hardware, I like you because you’re in the Slope like me but the service at Tony’s is superior).
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* here’s Roy. Here he is singing «You Got It». Amazing.

Tony’s is a neighborhood institution. Despite being a small store, I’ve always found what I needed there. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and the prices are competitive. Even if you’re someone that doesn’t care about supporting local businesses, you’d be a fool not to come here for your home maintenance/​repair needs.

When into Tony’s to get a copy of my apartment key. Earlier I had gone to another place to get a copy that cost $ 4 and the key didn’t even work. Within two minutes of entering Tony’s I had a new key, that ended up working great. And to top it all off it only cost $ 1. The staff was super quick and friendly, I will definitely go back again.

I just moved to the neighborhood and only been here twice, but both times I was in the middle of a tricky project and needed a little guidance. Both times the staff was super helpful and very friendly. I would highly recommend going for any home project needs or if you have any random questions… these guys will help!

Hasn’t let me down yet. Tony’s Hardware store has everything you need in a pinch. Nicer layout for the amount of space he’s using. Plenty of staff willing and able to attend to your questions.

I just moved to the neighborhood, and as I’m trying to settle myself, I’ve found myself running back and forth to Tony’s so often that it’s almost a joke. This is the kind of place that makes you happy you live nearby.
I started off just getting a key made, but we kept going back for drill bits, drywall anchors, screws, nuts, bolts, caulk, spackle, heroin,* whatever. You name it, Tony’s got it.
It’s not a big place, but they seem to stock more than a store three times the size, and they know their stock WELL. I also appreciate that they were open until 7 pm on a Saturday night, because I really just wanted to hang that pot rack and get it over with.
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*OK, they don’t have heroin. Well, maybe they do, and I just have to earn some more trust first.

Tony’s reminds me of my childhood – and not in the bad way. My dad was always dragging me out to buy lumber or piping or whatnot; and the big boxes like Home Depot just can not re-​create that hardware store smell. Tony and the boys are always happy to advise, make a key, get what you need into your hands/​recyclable bag, or point you in the right direction. It’s small and jam-​packed, but I always find what I need, and leave feeling like I’m part of my community. Don’t throw up; I mean it. This is small town in the big city.

Tony’s Hardware makes you almost happy to do home repair. The staff is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The inventory is comprehensive. If Tony doesn’t have it, he’ll get it for you. Best of all, Tony is hawt!

I can’t believe I haven’t already reviewed this place. This is a great local hardware store that goes well beyond a regular hardware store. They really carry just about anything you could need from some basic kitchen and bathroom items to the regular hardware store items and more. There’s almost always someone there asking if they can help you find anything and they nearly always find what you’re there for. They take cards (as long as you’re spending $ 10 or more) which is also helpful. The prices may be a tad high on some things but they are very reasonable. Last time I was there they even had a basket of Halloween candy for the nibbling. Nice people, nice business.

Tony’s hardware has been one of my favorite spots in the hood since I moved here 3 years ago. Tony and his wife run the place themselves and have never let me down. How many hardware stores give you personal attention from the owner? Not many in this era.
While my trips to the hardware store have become less frequent since the multiple weekly trips when I first moved in, I still enjoy shopping there and discuss the project of the day with Tony, who seems to know the exact nut, bolt and washer for every project and exactly which shelf and hook they are hanging from. Tony is one of the old good guys in the ‘hood.