Hawthorne Hardware

Friendly staff who can always help you find what you're looking for. I've purchased everything from…read moredish soap to interior paint to a measuring tape. If you live nearby or find yourself at the Gates Ave JZ train stop in here for helpful staff and any hardware needs.

Desperately needed a chain lock and accidentally went there during their closing hours and they…read morestill welcomed me in. Friendly staff and excellent customer service, would definitely recommend.

2.1 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Macon Hardware Store

4.7(7 reviews)

Lovely old school no-frills hardware store owned by a sweet lady. It's been in the neighborhood for…read more60s years. I love supporting her, she refuses to sell! Keys cut by her and the prices are reasonable. Lots of cool vintage knick knacks. Takes you back in time.

The most kind, helpful, generous, accommodating people! I went into to purchase a very specific…read morescrew and thought that I had found them. The gentleman told me to try it out and if it doesn't fit to come back and he would cut them down for me. Unfortunately they didn't work but when I went back here, without a second thought, he grab the screws and cut them down to what I needed. On top of that he refunded my money. I will always go back to them first!

Nat's Hardware

5.0(15 reviews)

3.6 mi•Bushwick

Friendly staff with great prices! They're proactive about restocking what they do have and…read moreknowledgeable about where to send you for what they don't have.

Best experience ever. I came in so stressed and needed help and nathan was so nice and took the…read moretime to find a solution for the problem i was having. such a great neighborhood spot im so appreciative

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Ag Hardware And Paint

1.9(19 reviews)

3.6 mi•Bushwick

This is actually an Ace Hardware. It gets two stars because it is the only hardware store so close…read moreby. I haven't had such bad experiences with the creepy guy, but I totally knew who the other reviewers were referring to. I did get creep vibe from him whenever I come in, so I have always avoided him. I know that having things behind glass and the counter is par for the course in an old school Brooklyn store, but it does put me off since I never feel comfortable asking for anything. The store is packed with stuff, which means they probably have at least something you need, but it is extremely hard to navigate. I have gotten a bunch of keys made, but I have been trying to get my mail key copied for months. Every time I come, I am told they don't have that key template and will have it in next week. I've gone in many "next weeks" and they always tell me the same thing. It's really annoying. The prices are jacked up, but sometimes I am in a jam and can't go all the way to Home Depot in BedStuy.

My review is based on my experience. I was looking for a specific type and size of nursing pot. I…read morefound it one ACE website and it is in a stock at this location. I drove there in the morning and arrived at this store on the time that they supposed to open but they were late. Then I asked about the stuff I want, and they show me. I grabbed it and paid then left the store. The price for the pot is a bit higher than regular pot but I just need small amount for my project so I'm ok.

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Jefferson Hardware & More

4.9(7 reviews)

3.6 mi•Bushwick

Great neighborhood hardware store. Fair prices and kind and helpful staff…read more Thanks, guys!

Had everything I required fir for hardware needs and more than expected. It's a densely packed…read morestore with everything you need to fix it all.

Huge selection of nails & posts and nuts & picture hangers

Painting supplies paint thiner / 3m spry adhesive

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These pictures were taken while I was waiting for the shop to open at 8 am. I got in the door at 8:05... which was close enough. :-)

Garvey's Hardware

4.5(17 reviews)

1.5 mi•Crown Heights

1.9 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

i walked in for a key copy and left with a new key within literally 45 seconds. highly recommendread more

They had the item I was looking for. Friendly staff…read more Excellent service went above and beyond to assist me with finding what I needed. Thank you to the amazing staff. Reasonable prices

Prosperity Hardware Store

4.7(3 reviews)

Walked into Prosperity Hardware, walked out five minutes later with a new set of keys! Friendly,…read morehelpful, and fairly priced local hardware store with all the odds and ends you might need when something goes wrong and you need a quick fix.

Quick, attentive, helpful service. The dude there walked me through a solution and gathered all the…read morematerials I needed to fix a problem without breaking the bank. Thanks, dude.

Crown Hardware & Plumbing

5.0(4 reviews)

1.9 mi•Weeksville, Crown Heights

I really like this neighborhood hardware store. If I'm in a pinch and really need something they…read moreusually have it. Also if my handyman needs something he's had success here as well. Also they're really nice and helpful. Highly recommend checking them out.

I needed to replace an "old lock" for my apartment door that was discontinued. After being advised…read moremany times that I needed to replace my door, I remembered that Krown had reopened. When I went there they measured the lock and ordered it. Then offered to install it when it was received!!!!! EXCELLENT SERVICE I'm so glad they're back with courtesy and respect!!!

2.2 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Citi Paints & Hardware

3.7(3 reviews)

They always have what I need and know exactly where in the store I can find it. Nice alternative to…read morethe super crowded Home Depot a few blocks away.

Sure, a nice local alternative to Home Depot. The selection is good and prices are reasonable. But…read morethe staff! They seem to be completely uninterested in understanding what stock they have or helping you. Was in today and was told repeatedly that they didn't have what I wanted, which I found minutes later on a shelf. Huh? Also (most importantly), staff aren't consistently wearing masks. When asked why not, they didn't answer. No thanks.

Crest True Value Hardware & Urban Garden Center

4.5(188 reviews)

3.9 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

My friend gave me ZZ plant to take care of when she is away so that made me into house plant right…read morenow. I ended up got 2 ZZ plants from Crest True Value Hardware. One was Raven ZZ plant and the other was Zenzi ZZ plant. Both of them are rare and unique. I got them since Valentine's day and they still alive, I'm so happy. I also got a beautiful plant pot from them. I just love love love shopping here. Everyone is friendly, welcoming and working with care and passion.

Before the shut the doors forever I wanted to write how important Crest was to Williamsburg. In 62…read moreyears, they have served the community faithfully. They have evolved and branched out as that community began to change over the years. They had everything you needed, and if they didn't, they would point you to where you could find it. The staff was always friendly, always kind, always helpful. Joe and Liza are two wonderful humans who kept their fingers on the pulse of today with an eye on tomorrow. Crest is a Williamsburg institution that will be sorely missed.

Crest True Value Hardware & Urban Garden Center

Awesome artwork.

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Colleen k.

2 years ago

Just walked by... happened to be election night. One of the guys who I assume works there or owns the place was standing in the doorway. He says, "did you vote? Who'd you vote for? That WOman?" Came off super gross and taunting. Hope he has nothing to do with the place because that's just inappropriate. read more

Sara D.

139

11 years ago

Like stepping back in time. :)

Hawthorne Hardware - hardware - Updated November 2026

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