Vintage Thrift Shop

Nice place to shop, but nicer place to donate! Nice people, appreciative of donations — at both their stores. There aren’t too many thrift shops that support Jewish charities, so it’s a great pleasure to donate here.

The majority of the staff behind the counter is amusingly rude and dismissive. I might understand where this behavior is stemming from if they were monopolizing the city’s vintage and consignment, but as it is, there are many other high quality shops that will happily take my business.

I absolutely adore this place! I used to live right down the block and spent way way way too much money and time here. They have a great selection of vintage dishes and other various kitchen wares. So many amazing finds!

Great selection, great presentation and decent prices for home goods. So glad I stopped in here!

So much fun here! I come in here just to look at curios and ended purchasing a beautiful white porcelain plate as a present for a friend. It was italian made, and the carvings on it were so nice! All for a really low price.
They keep a tightly curated selection and there’s always something interesting to look at. The space is very neatly organized and the people there were very sweet and helpful.
I had a lot of fun here browsing, and I can’t wait to give the plate to my friend!

I almost didnt want to write a review because I want to keep this gem hidden. I was able to find some items that no other consignment or thrift shop had. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and it was a pleasant experience overall.
Will certainly return.

Great little find. They were having a «sale» and I found 4 sweaters for $ 20. Not to shabby if you ask me. Everything was in good condition. I heard the employees talking to a few people dropping things off and they really seemed to know what they are talking about. Check them out but give yourself some time to browse.

The BEST thrift shop in NYC history! Attracts an amazing staff as well as an eclectic crowd of dealers, movie stars, students and hoarders.

I pop in here every week or so to browse the stuff and have been pretty impressed with the selection. They are always getting new things and I’ve found some good deals, cool unique mugs for $ 3 each, Pier 1 bowls in basically mint condition for $ 3 each, a big wooden salad serving bowl for $ 4, and plenty of glassware (wine glasses, martini glasses, whiskey glasses, etc) for as cheap as $ 1 each. I’ve seen some cool lamps, side tables and things too that I’ve never pulled the trigger on. Clothes selection looks pretty good too (for men and women), just really nothing in my style.
Definitely worth a walk in here. I like it much better than the Housing Works around the corner.

About 5 years ago I used to be one of those people who judged thrifters. I’d be all «those clothes are old and worn, why would I go thrifting?» I’m glad I came to my senses. Like a lot of judgemental people, I had no idea what I was talking about. Thrifting is where it’s at people.
When you are searching for items that typically range from $ 50-​$ 100, hit up a thrift store and I guarantee you’ll find what you need for 5 to 20 bucks. I thrifted two cute shirts here at Vintage Thrift Shop, and I’m so excited to wear them. My best friend was searching for cool garments to add her fashion blog– Told​by​Dru​Doll​.Com — in honor of New York Fashion Week. I found a satin cropped top for her, and she thrifted an adorable little top hat that was worn by women in the 50s. Charles was awesome. He gave us a lot of useful tips, but showing my best friend how to maintain the hat was the most helpful of them all. The only downside are the prices here at Vintage Thrift Shop. Prices are a bit higher than most thrift stores, but they sell vintage designer brands so I understand why. Lucky us, we came in at the right time. 40% off all items in store, WOHOO!
If you’re new to the thrifting game and searching for trendy finds, look no further.

They do a lot with a limited space. Considering it is NYC, I gave them an extra star The selection is limited and almost non existent if you are looking for men’s clothes. Worth a visit and the prices seemed reasonable.

This is one of my top 5 favorite thrift stores in Manhattan, hands down. I started coming here when I was in high school and have been a customer since! First of all, they have a great selection of mostly-​vintage clothes… sure, they don’t have as many clothes as other thrift stores, but that’s because they pick out the best stuff to display and sell. Vintage Thrift Shop has everything… retro 60s dresses, tiny-​necked 70s sweaters, bright 80s jackets, sexy lingerie and slips from millions of years ago that were definitely worn by people who are long gone. The women’s clothes selection is pretty large and takes about an hour to comb through really, and everything is sorted so neatly — dresses, skirts, sweaters, blouses, blazers, jackets, fur coats, pants, hats, etc — by color! It’s great to go looking for a black sweater and find the black sweaters all together on a rack.
There are lots of random things for sale, too… jewelry, knickknacks, old framed pictures and art, furniture, books, shoes, appliances. There are some treasures to be found here, and a lot of the clothes I’ve purchased here have gotten me lots of compliments when I wear them out. There are a ton of thrift shops in this area and this is the best one around.
A lot of people are complaining about the staff and their attitudes… they must be from out of town. Every time I’m in here, tourist families wander in with their backpacks and open mouths and block customers from walking around the store by standing around in clusters. I’ve never heard a rude word from the staff. Come to this store if you want to find something unique!

This place is so gorgeous! The setting of the store even matches down to the music they play. When you enter you could mistake you were in City Opera Thrift House but as you go further back it becomes more crowded with goodies, much like those stores described in Harry Potter. They have plenty of sweaters, church and vintage dresses, artwork, shoes, and jewelery. I went straight for the sweater rack and found plenty of beautiful pieces tailored to a more petite frame like myself. They sold plenty of cashmere, wool, and angora (made from rabbit hair though.) sweaters that were all divine. The place didn’t smell weird nor was it dirty, it is very well kept. The staff are fabulous, helpful, and attentive. Their prices are doable so as long as you don’t go for an Armani fur coat $$$, I would definitely come to shop here again!

Great customer device I found an awesome vintage camera for $ 7 that has a little scratch on the lens all it needs is tlc but it looks great ! And I grabbed a few vintage photographs too, love it here

I have stopped by this place over 20 times in the past few years (I live nearby) and have walked out empty handed over 20 times as well. I want to love this place and I want to buy something, but the pieces are really tailored to the grandma types because let’s face it… the stuff in here was probably donated by grandmas.
The clothes are definitely vintage and maybe I’m being biased, but the kind of vintage I look for is probably 50s style and some of these were probably from the 20s style or other eras. Most things are not of modern/​contemporary styles. The furniture and kitchenware is probably one of the more enticing reasons to walk in, but it’s more of a mix match of styles which is great if you’re kitschy or like knick-knacks…not me. I like uniformity.
When I went in the other day they had a beautiful pair of gloves that I was actually going to but until I realized there was a tear in the seam. For $ 15, no thanks.
I want to like this store and I’ve given it plenty of opportunities, but it has failed me every single time. Will I still go here? Sure. I hope one day I will pop in and buy something amazing.

I came to this spot shortly after moving to the area to see what they offered in terms of home goods and furniture. I walked by a few times and noticed a pair of chairs that I fell in love with and wanted to get for my new place. I’m skeptical of thrift shops and terrified of bedbugs, especially in the city, but I decided to give this place a look.
When I walked in, I was initially surprised. The floor is setup really well – women’s clothing in the front, men’s off to the left and furniture in the back and right. They seem to have a good amount of big label secondhand women’s clothing and shoes, but clearly, I wasn’t really looking for that so I moved right along. Their men’s clothing selection was much more limited. It seemed like most of the items were trying to look cool but falling short.
As I mentioned, I came looking for furniture and home goods, but when I made my way to the back of the store, everything looked like it had been thoroughly used and very generic. The prices were very reasonable for what was being offered, but I wasn’t looking for some generic trinkets to sit on a shelf. As for the chairs that were displayed in the window, I learned that their window displays are available by silent auction, and you can offer a bid at the register – that seems like too much work for me.
I will say that the people working here were very friendly and very helpful. I wished they had a larger selection of men’s clothing and a nicer selection of home goods though. I could see myself coming back on a day when I was window shopping, but I don’t think coming here with something specific in mind is a good idea.

Absolutely the best thrift I have been to. Quality, organized. Very nice staff and an overall amazing vibe. I will absolute make this place a constant in my rotation

My go-​to place to drop-​off donations when I clean out my closet. Their staff is friendly and easy to deal with when donating, and always happy to give a receipt if you want one.
The one downside is that prices don’t seem to be negotiable at all, which is kind of a bummer when you’ve just donated a couple bags of stuff. That said, their stuff is priced pretty well. I’ve purchased a really lovely, tall vase as well as several wine glasses.
Note that they are closed on Saturdays.

i’ve been coming here for years, since i was a little bebe, and my mom used to buy me cheap teacups and plates from the back. now, i buy myself whatever i want, because i’m a mature, independent woman!
there’s good women’s stuff in here, but it’s scary as fuck getting to it with the staff :[ once i asked to try something on, and everybody acted like i’d said «haay fuck your family!» also, the dressing room was so small, i could barely move around… maybe i’m just fat
they always have great window displays though. i keep coming here, even though the staff makes me feel awkward and unwanted. i guess because i’m mature n shit

This store is in all ways but one a nice place.
It belongs in the category of the NYC «not really a thrift store» thrift stores, like Housing Works, Angel Street, etc, where you find a well-​edited and well-​organized selection of stuff instead of mountains to dig through – and hence the prices aren’t thrift store prices. That’s fine.
My beef is the staff. My GOD. I have dealt with my fair share of bored 20-​year-​old Beacon’s Closet employees, but the Vintage Thrift people are grown-​ups, and they are way worse than bored. They are hostile!
When I was there most recently, I asked a question about a pair of boots and the women behind the counter was almost aggressively unhelpful, if that’s possible. Imagine the combination of someone who thinks you’re extremely stupid AND has never seen a boot before in her life: that was how she reacted to me. So I was like, okay, then… goodbye, boots!
I was still holding a handbag that I was thinking about buying, and then I heard another employee scolding a man for reaching out for something that wasn’t for sale – which was in no way apparent, btw. This exchange was audible from across the store.
Dude. That is appalling.
I put that bag right back where I found it and walked out. Someone who doesn’t care about customer service – or basic civility – is welcome to it! And the boots too.