I do not write Yelp reviews often, if at all. My recent experience with the staff at Beacon Paint…read moreand Hardware (especially Bruce) is worthy of a sincere acknowledgement of their service and professionalism. I had purchased a widow air conditioner unit from them just over a month ago. Unfortunately the unit was defective and the manufacturer was unwilling to replace the unit. The staff at Beacon Paint and Hardware went to my defense and worked with me to have the unit replaced in very short order. Purchasing from local vendors on the UWS has its advantages. Thank you Bruce and the rest of the staff at BPH! I will be sure to recommend you to friends and provide you with my continued business. Well done!

They fixed the wall lamp perfectly, in reasonable time. The cost was pretty much what I expected.read more

i visit this store maybe once every few years. unfailing polite and helpful service every time…read more just had two lamps repaired there by larelle (sp?) and will be taking him a third next week. knowledgeable, kind, thorough -- and had the work completed well before the estimated delivery date. one job was relatively easy, the other more complicated. both lamps are now back in perfect working order, and i couldn't be happier. oh! and reasonably priced, too!! thank you, larelle et al. at this location! ;-)

I dread coming to this store but its the closest one in my neighborhood. I wanted to get some wood…read morecut but that they only do it between 10-3pm on weekdays and NOT on sundays. I had to make 4-5 trips until I finally finished my projects Shout out to Greg who took care of me and let me use a dolly to bring it home. But its kinda a mess in there and some of the workers seem unhappy and seem reluctant to help.

When I first moved to this neighborhood 29 years ago, Gartner's was the place and hardware store…read morewhere I was able to find "anything and everything" I needed to put my apartment together. Well, it still is! They have everything,and their prices are excellent too. If you want light bulbs, rubber bath mats, tools, appliances, window shades, and cleaning products, Gartner's will have what you need.They do a great job of making keys, repairing lamps and other appliances with a fast turnaround. I am very fond of Baba, the manager, who is the most omniscient and kindest shopkeeper around. he rest of the staff is very knowledgeable and courteous. Our neighborhood has lost far too many businesses due to high rents. Please make sure you patronize Gartner's Hardware. You will be glad that you did!

Gartner's is a staple of the UWS! I come here all the time for small things I need around my…read moreapartment and refills for my soda stream canisters. The staff is really helpful and they get me in and out quickly.

I've been in East Harlem over 20 years and didn't know about this place…read more Walking past today, I decided to pop in for some sandpaper. I was warmly greeted and helped with what I needed promptly. Thank you Jason!

Top advice. Kind to novices. Pleasant. No sales pressure. Fair prices. Friendly, considerate,…read more caring staff. Not patronizing to women.

Friendly, helpful, convenient, good selection for a small store. In and out with exactly what I…read moreneeded in 5 minutes.

I have searched the internet - What is your correct phone number and what are your regular hours…read moreand holiday hours

Brought 12 by 36 stained plywood planks to have cut down to 9 3/4" by 36. Talked with the guy at…read morelength and he said they could do it, but the guy who was skilled with the saw wasn't in, and he really wanted to make sure they were done well. I arranged to leave the shelves and pick them up on Sunday evening. Come Sunday, I call and ask if they are ready, and say I'll be in about 5:30. When I get there, the guy who I dealt with (who usually works the counter) isn't in, but another employee brings me the shelves. They're a complete hack job - fully crooked, wood splintered off in pieces, and not to specifications - off by 1/4", some places too much and some too little. It looked like it was done with a poor handsaw - I mean it would have been laughable if I hadn't paid $180 for them. I measured them in store and showed the guy and voiced my concerns. Since the guy I made arrangements with was gone, I left my phone number and asked them to call me. He calls the next day, and when I explain him the condition of the shelves, he instantly turns belligerent and accusatory, saying I was trying to get out of paying for the shelves because I knew he hadn't gotten money for the job beforehand. I've been to this hardware store 5+ times over the last 8 months to have keys made and for various supplies. The guys who work there were always gracious and helpful. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Don't advertise services you CANT fulfill and then accuse your customer of being cheap when you just ruined $180 worth of shelving.

Thank goodness there is a hardware store in my new hood - and not just an all-purpose store. I…read moreneeded a level to put together a closet set. I walked over after not finding one at the Paragon (shocking - I know!), told the super friendly owner I needed a level, he showed me the two sizes, I picked the smaller, he rang me up, smiled and told me to enjoy the lovely day, and that's it. Easy, friendly, and reasonably priced. The place is small, but fear not, it has the necessaries!

Marve is an essential neighborhood hardware store. From tools to cleaning supplies to key cutting,…read morethey're there to help. Key cuts are around $1.50 for a regular key, very reasonable and they're very fast. Highly recommend.

I often have to run errands for my job, and this is one of the stops I end up at. It's such a treat…read morewhenever I go in. They have everything. An extensive selection of lightbulbs to housewares to cute gift options. Each time the staff is beyond helpful. When I go in they immediately ask me what I need. The line is never more than one person long, as someone always hops on a register to assist you immediately. Such a breath of fresh air in a city where most other store employees avoid eye contact to avoid helping you. This store has been preserved in a time capsule.

Boy, my mother would've loved this place. It lacks for nothing, and is prepared to deal with the…read moreneeds of the typical New York city home or apartment. Whether you are cruising the aisles or you have called for help, you are certain to find what you're looking for with the assistance of the extremely knowledgeable team in this housewares shop. you will probably see things there you didn't even know you needed. Believe me, if they don't have it they can get it, and they will see to it that your order is delivered swiftly so that you can get going with whatever project has had you call upon them. A New York institution. Simply fabulous...