Gramercy Typewriter

I love Phil's Stationary! It's not to far from my office and now and again, I like to stop in and…read morestroll the isles. There is so much cool stuff in here. Lots of it vintage and really interesting. Entering is even cool. The front door needs a good puuul and you're in heaven. The people who work here are really friendly and very knowledgable. Last week I bought some really nice printer paper that's really heavy and contains cotton. it's some special paper for sure and I'll be using it for special printed matter. Highly recommended shop. What a New York gem!

Went down to Phil's a couple times during my lunch break. The heavy door makes it feel like a haven…read morefrom the cold. Phil has stacks of many different types of paper. Phil is helpful and gave me interesting insight into the people that buy his paper. There is great paper here and good objects for measuring and working with paper. I reccomended !

Vintage "rollers" from the 1970s

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Goods For The Study

4.2(16 reviews)

1.2 mi•Nolita

Cute Nolita gem with curated, stationary, writing instruments, disc accessories, etc. Staff is very…read morehelpful. This store front is stocked with pens, journals, notebooks, cards, and love that they carry fountain pens!

Love the variety of journaling supplies that can be found here and how neat and organized…read moreeverything is. Items are fairly priced if not retail which I appreciate. Unfortunately, service was a miss for me. I was the only one in the space for some time and there was no acknowledgement that I was even there. Missed opportunity to connect on our love for stationery.

2.1 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

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Steelcase

2.2(9 reviews)

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I don't think steelcase wants anyone to try out their chairs before buying. I called this showroom…read morehoping to quickly see and pick between the Series 1 and the Bodi chair and I was extremely taken aback by the condescending attitude on the phone. It's an extremely difficult process to get an appointment (you have to email even if you're right outside the building and the lady who picked up won't tell you anything, not even their availability for appointments) Who has time to email for an appointment to see a chair?? And what's the point of providing a phone number if you only take appointments over email?? With thousands of modern scheduling apps, it's much easier for me to book a doctors visit!! I have plenty of other options online - not buying a steelcase chair

Worst experience ever…read more The second we walked into the space, the receptionist was rude and asked us:" who allowed you here". Then she explained we need to fill out a form and then without us saying anything she suddenly changed her mind that the space is close today due to the covid19 virus. I asked her where on the website make those notice to customer. She said it's pandemic time that she can't do anything for us if we don't leave she would call security. And she did. Then we went downstairs, the guard downstairs mentioned a small piece of paper with instruction that we need to call to make an appointment and bring a form before visiting. So we did. And after half an hour, they called back saying that they will cancel the appointment because only employees are allowed. However, we just saw some clients went upstairs and telling the guard downstairs they they have an appointment with steel case. More ironically, we have our friend calling the company to make an appointment. my friend was successful. This is extremely discriminating and insulting.

Back of showroom

Show room

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West Side Stationers

3.7(33 reviews)

4.1 mi•Manhattan Valley

Guy tried to charge me $97.50 to blow up 6 birthday balloons. When I told him he was crazy he…read morestarted haggling like a lunatic. Left and Went to the dollar store at 98 & Broadway (2blocks down) and got them done for 5$ each.

I deeply value this neighborhood place, because they are the only place I know of in all of…read moreManhattan that will re-use packing materials. I periodically make a special trip to 99th and Broadway, just to drop off my accumulated packing materials. I am so grateful for this service!

Corner of 99th & Broadway.

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Staples

2.7(125 reviews)

3.3 mi•Upper West Side

I have been so sad to see brick and mortar stores disappearing. I thought my Staples experience…read moremight be a bit rough - I needed to ship something and ended up on the basement level of the UWS Broadway store. A bit of a strange experience when I got off the elevator, but I made my way back to the shipping counter. Long line. The line moved very quickly, mostly because of the heroic efforts of one Staples employee named Virginia. Fast, friendly, SO helpful. She probably saved me $15 in shipping fees and, despite the looming line, took time to find the smallest box she could use to pack my things. She was patient as I fumbled my forms and was even nice to my old dog. I stopped and told the managers on my way out, and they were just as nice. Don't give up on brick and mortar stores! Kind staff make it so worth it, on every level. And Staples: Virginia needs a raise or a tip jar!!! She's the reason I will be back.

Kathy (Katya?) In the Amazon returns hates her job, but I kind of love it. Throwing things around…read more Keeping fighting the good fight !

0.3 mi•Union Square, Flatiron

My sales receipt

Memorial board

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Memorial poster board

Staples

2.7(178 reviews)

They provide Happy Return service. Came to do a quick drop off. Staff were helpful. They scanned…read morethe package and gave a confirmation receipt. No hassle. Service is quick and easy. I only did the return. Did not purchase anything else. They have good collections of technology, travel and shippings. Now offering discounts for tech items. If you are looking for something with low price, prob can check it out. They also have Amazon return and UPS drop off.

I ordered a few prints for pickup during a chaotic, busy, and short trip into NYC. While I was…read moreworrying over every step of my trip, this Staples location was honestly like a breath of fresh air. The young women working the printing center were friendly, helpful, and so kind to answer any questions I had. They had my items quickly available and seemed to be willing to re-print anything if there was a problem (which there wasn't). Printing at Staples can be a bit more expensive than other places, but the quick turnaround, the convenience, and the quality of the prints make the price what you would expect. In all, I really appreciated the service I received here and would visit this location again if I found myself in the area!

0.5 mi•Flatiron, Gramercy

Store inside

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Some sales items

Herman Miller

2.8(16 reviews)

This Herman Miller showroom has designs that look Scandinavian but are actually American. I popped…read morein to look at a recliner that looked comfortable but was uber expensive. It resembled a chaise longue. Everything looked modern and spare. The cushions were lovely but at prices I could only dream about.

Awesome down to earth showroom in Park Avenue. I got to see the products from Herman Miller. They…read moreare alright. Some of them designed to look good but it misses the point ergonomically. I could not feel comfort while sampling their products. They felt stiff Their service was also missing. The sales people were not paying attention to me nor inquiring how was i feeling and providing explanation on their products. I did not get a greeting from any of their employees either. I felt they may have been looking down on me The service on this showroom needs mayor improvement and its products as well. IMO

Cushions

Interior

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Chaise longue or recliner

Stevdan Stationers

4.0(40 reviews)

0.3 mi

This store has the best prices compared to other stationary stores. As a pen collector his prices…read moreare sometimes $5-7 cheaper than other places. Good service too.

I have been buying the Quo Vadis Biweekly Planner refill (pocket size) from Stevdan Stationers for…read moremore than 20 years now. This is not a very common vertical week-per-page pocket format but I like it because once you open the planner, one week is entirely on one page and the following week on the opposite page. Great if you have a schedule that happens every other week. I can look ahead, even a year ahead if you have next year's planner, and know exactly which week your event takes place without counting weeks on a yearly calendar. There is ample space to write notes. What is amazing about this store is that if the refill is out of stock but they have the planner and cover (the whole set--biweek planner, address/memos insert, and cover)), they will take the biweek planner out of the set and sell it to you for the price of the refill! Love this place!

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Best lil pen ever made, it inspires me to want to write.

Columbia Omnicorp

2.6(18 reviews)

1.0 mi•Midtown West

Ran over here after calling to check hours - Got there to…read morefind They were closed 45 minutes before closing time . Staff in the store waved me away... no signage about early hours, or extenuating circumstances. Spoke to a guy off-site on the phone who was super apologetic and nice, tried to offer to call the store and get me what I needed, but we had a few things we wanted to browse for - caught a staff member on the way out who didn't want to talk, but she eventually just said "we always close early" I think this stores main clientele are businesses in the area, not retail walk-ins, so cater your expectations... my only expectation was that they were open, since their phone system said so...

As another yelper said... Columbia is a hot mess... and I won't deny it... it IS. So if your…read morerunning short on time, this won't be the place for you! But... if you're just browsing around looking for something... but you're not quite sure what... you just might find the perfect thing here! I went in looking for a nice scrapbook/photo album for a baby and found the perfect one!! It was special and unique. It also has everything you'd need in one spot... If you can find it... But if you can't ... Ask someone... And unfortunately if you think they're wrong... Ask them again or ask someone else. That's what I had to do because I wanted extra pages to my album ! If you can stand the chaos and are up for browsing... Go check it out! I bet you'll come out with something! :)

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K J.

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13 years ago

There's a great video about this company on Vimeo if you Google Gramercy Typewriter Co. The video captures everything I love about New York City, and every reason why I am so fortunate to live in New York. Stores like Gramercy Typewriter Co. are what define New York, what make New York. And, when you ask why a typewriter store is still in business during the age of laptops, tablets, iPhones, etc., there's really one simple answer. The customer service, the level of expertise, and commitment to a specialized skill and true craftsmanship. My significant other wanted a typewriter for Christmas this year, despite owning all of the above mentioned electronics. He wanted to use it to write letters and poetry. Why not? After looking at various typewriters online through eBay, etsy, etc., I stumbled upon this gem. And boy, am I so glad I did. I visited a month before purchasing the typewriter and Jay was so helpful. He explained each model to me, told me its age, and helped me understand the process of reviving each machine. He even let me take several photos so I could show them to my boyfriend and help him pick out a typewriter. Despite seeing many funky machines online, we ultimately purchased a typewriter from Gramercy Typewriter and I am so glad we did. Instead of worrying whether a machine on eBay or etsy was in working condition, we got to try out each machine in the store and ultimately picked the favorite (a beautiful 1947 Portable Royal Quiet Deluxe). Highly, highly recommend. read more

Michelle L.

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14 years ago

I purchased my first typewriter from Gramercy Typewriter Company. They took the time to explain all the details about the machine I picked from the amazing selection they have. It was hard to choose, but they helped me decide which typewriter was right for me. It was nice to deal with professionals, and since they have been in business forever, they know how to help with any questions. This seems to be a family run business, with a father and son running the business. Junior is great and they really take pride in customer service. This is an old fashioned business- real New York. The way things used to be. A great experience. This is my first time posting a review, but after my experience at this shop, I felt I should spread the word. read more

D'Andrea B.

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3

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2 years ago

I haven't visited this place yet, but I'm curious to see what they have in typewriters.

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