Unique Boutique

We visited Grand Bazaar NYC on the Upper West Side and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The market is…read moreone of the oldest and largest weekly flea markets in New York City, running every Sunday with both indoor and outdoor vendors. It has a fun and lively vibe with a mix of vintage items, handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing, collectibles, and food stands all in one place. What we liked most was how easy it was to spend a few hours just walking around and exploring different local vendors and small businesses. The market feels very New York, with lots of unique finds and creative products you do not usually see in regular stores.

If you take the crosstown bus and walk from 79th Street on Columbus Avenue to the flea market,…read moreyou'll pass various farm stands lining the road. It made my visit to the Bazaar all the more pleasant. I've been coming to Grand Bazaar for more years than I care to remember, having taken a break for ten -- okay twenty -- years. Can't put my finger on why, perhaps I'm not as interested as I used to be. While the market is vibrant and busy, it's not as it was. Perhaps not as much diversity in wares. (I used to get a lot of pottery, art and vintage jewelry.) Back in the day, my friends and I would go to the East Village and buy funky old fur jackets for a song. I kind of had that in the back of my mind coming here. (There are many vintage coat vendors.) But prices have risen considerably. (What hasn't?!) The market is open Sundays, year 'round. Despite buying nothing, I know I'll be back. (Maybe coats get cheaper when it's warmer.) Plus, I like strolling around on the upper westside, which has a different flavor than the eastside, where I live.

Outdoor food vendors 3/2025

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Great handmade bags 3/2025

Central Park Resale Consignment & Gallery

4.1(10 reviews)

0.9 mi•Upper West Side

They have a lot of items here for resale but I just couldn't find anything. And believe me, I…read moretried. I wanted to bring something home - They have lots of good items -whether it is a dress, a shirt or pants. It was fun to look and take a peek around - there are all kinds of price points for all kinds of tastes. Classics, avant-garde and funky all rolled into one place! So they were giving out champagne and that was nice but I didn't have any!

Very well organized store with excellent pieces and free champagne on Sundays. Pricey, so not…read moresomewhere to come for a bargain, but to find a special vintage piece you otherwise could not find.

Central Park Resale Consignment & Gallery

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Housing Works Thrift Shop - Columbus

3.6(86 reviews)

0.5 mi•Upper West Side

I happened upon this thrift shop and popped in! I needed a scarf since a blizzard was coming and…read morefound this really cute light blue one. The scarves are new and they have lots of different colors. They also have a bunch of thrifted clothes and home items. They had a range of prices. The girl who checked me out was nice. I loved my scarf, and it kept me very warm!

Best thrift shop in NYC. Lots of outlets in. I go to the one on UWS…read more Of course, prices less thrifty now but for a good cause. Some days music in store too loud which I find annoying. And as a rocker, who listens to loud, on my own time, don't appreciate the imposition on others.

House ware- scattered but fun to rummage through

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Icon Style

4.9(9 reviews)

0.7 mi•Upper West Side

•$$$

Helpful/knowledgeable staff, fun, cozy, and beautiful merchandise -- they have something for…read moreeveryone!

Love this place! Not only is the collection beautifully curated, the owner clearly knows vintage…read morejewelry and seems to know the backstory to every piece! I left with a lovely turquoise and diamond ring from the 1950's and I know I'll be a regular here.

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New York Vintage

4.1(49 reviews)

2.9 mi•Chelsea

•$$$

Really cool vintage store with unique pieces. It has a high price point though. On the bright side…read moreyou will find one of a kind items.

Walked in today off the street and immediately noticed the icy air of total indifference to my…read morepresence in the store. The young woman who buzzed me in looked annoyed because I didn't immediately hear the click of the door opening. She, nor the young man eating his lunch, never acknowledged my presence, never greeted me, didn't offer help, literally never LOOKED UP FROM THEIR PHONES. I wonder if the treatment would have been the same if I "looked" differently? Perhaps they assumed that I wasn't worth their time, or perhaps they're just horrible at what they do. Either way, absolutely terrible experience I couldn't get out of there fast enough.

1.7 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

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Fine And Dandy

5.0(58 reviews)

This place is so cool. It has a unique and large selection of pocket squares, ties and anything…read moreelse a well dressed gentleman may need. The prices are very good considering you are in NYC as well. Whenever I'm back in the City I'll be sure to stop in and pick something up!

We needed suspenders for tuxedo pants and they had a wide choice. Excellent service, fine…read moremerchandise and a great niche store for new and vintage items. I highly recommend them.

1.4 mi•Yorkville, Upper East Side

Neat looking shop

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The shop is loaded with everything you need to complete your outfit for any occasion.

Upper Eastside Thrift Shop

4.4(30 reviews)

Super cute store with clothes, art, and housewares. I wanted there to be more housewares, but obvs…read morethey can't control their donations. The woman working was attentive. They had true thrift prices and then also some more expensive items. Would recommend!!

It appears that the two stores are now struggling, mainly due to high rents, store prices have been…read moreincreased beyond what is available on Internet and other stores, i.e. brand new in all sizes and colors items. E.g. an old cashmere sweater full of holes $30, a small yarn of wool not enough for making a cap $10, tacky no quality jewelry above $20, etc. Still some people come and are looking for some "treasures", this cannot happen, because all those might never reach the store shelves. However, I would give a high credit to a foreign born owner (barber) to establish those stores to absorb at least to some extent so much clothing and other items that otherwise would have finished in the garbage cans. This only underlines an urgent need to establish a high capacity thrift stores in dense populated affluent Manhattan areas, at least 3 mega Good Will stores were closed in Manhattan during last few years, apparently because of a total incompetence of the top highly overpaid staff and not dealing with mass corruption at all levels, best valuable items hardly make it into stores or appear on online auctions. So, if a foreign born owner can run those stores and still with some profit, why across the country tax free store chain decades in existence cannot do the same?

We are open 7 days a week from 10am until 7pm donations welcome

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Vintage Queens

5.0(7 reviews)

8.7 mi

Incredible clothes and accessories, amazing experience! We found the most stunning, unique,…read morebeautiful vintage prom dress! Jade new exactly what would fit! You make an appointment so you have one on one attention, not rushed at all. Incredible experience, HIGHLY recommend! Women owned, found her at the Grand Bazaar market!

Reason number 247 for a planning a shopping excursion to Astoria. If you love the thrill of the…read morehunt, what better place to find fabulous things? I've heard nothing but high praise about the joint. This is why you should shop #secondhandfirst.

Interior

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Interior

La Boutique Resale

4.1(56 reviews)

0.8 mi•Upper East Side

A must for fashion hunting! The selection was vast and must have patience to look through…read moreeverything so nothing is missed. Found enough items that I needed an extra suitcase to store all the amazing finds. A must for NYC consignment shoppers.

After reading the reviews, I was honestly hesitant to write this--but I feel it's important to…read moreshare my experience. I'm appalled by the way Jonathan, the owner, responds to many of the 1-star reviews here on Yelp. Not only does he appear to respond mostly to negative feedback, but his tone often comes across as rude and overly defensive. Jonathan, having a business for 30 years doesn't give you a free pass to be dismissive toward people who are simply sharing their experiences. There's always room for growth and improvement. Instead of being combative, take the time to really listen to your customers and consider their concerns--this could lead to positive changes and an even better shopping experience. That said, I visited this consignment store a few days ago, and Jonathan himself was actually very helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the consignment process and was very pleasant throughout. The store itself is a bit overcrowded with clothing and shoes, which can feel overwhelming, but the selection is solid and the pricing is reasonable considering the focus on high-end pieces. While the clothing leans more mature, there are definitely options for all ages. This shop is exclusively for women--I didn't see any men's items, but that's not a dealbreaker for me. The clearance section is located upstairs, and while I did find a lot of regular designer names, I didn't spot many high-end pieces there aside from a few pairs of shoes. Also, the upstairs area definitely needs better ventilation--AC or at least a few fans would make a big difference, as it was uncomfortably warm. As for handbags, I might have missed them since I was more focused on clothes and shoes, but I didn't see any notable high-end options in that category during my visit. I plan to return soon with more time to explore. Despite my concerns about how the owner responds to feedback online, I didn't experience any issues personally during my visit. I actually had a positive shopping experience, and I would recommend this store. I just hope that in the future, there's some improvement in how customer feedback is handled publicly--it really does make a difference.

Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choos, Manolo Blahnik, Chanel shoes and etc.

Even Lily Rose Depp has shopped here

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Louis Vuitton Handbags

City Opera Thrift Shop

4.0(80 reviews)

2.9 mi•Chelsea

These prices are outlandish. Thrift i a misnomer. Staff is also not friendly. Lots and lots of…read morestuff. It feels like a World Market that someone's eccentric aunt put together and she thinks she has cooler stuff that she does and marks it WAY UP.

Stumbled upon this cute little thrift shop while art gallery hopping in the area! Compared to other…read morethrift shops, I felt that this place was much more organized/clean and people were very warm/friendly. They sell home decor, furniture, clothes, and other things. I mostly focused on clothes but there is a whole basement section for non-clothing items. Clothes were organized by color and in good quality. I liked how the racks were positioned so that it was spacious enough to actually browse through. The changing rooms were clean and well-managed. The staff was so nice, asked for our names, and even offered styling recommendations. The only thing was that I feel like things were generally more pricey (vs other places might have a wider range from cheaper to more expensive).

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Rachel D.

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9

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16 years ago

Cute thrift shop on the Upper West Side. Has an interesting collection of odd jewelry, as well as women's and men's clothing (although not much to look at), some books, bags and pretty cool dishes/tableware. I found a few vases, a silver serving dish, Japanese china, and a really cool copper fondu set that I totally didn't need but almost bought just b/c it was so intriguing to find a copper fondu set. Not the best thrift shop I've found, but definitely one of the cheapest. The earrings, bracelets and such are all around 5 dollars; the books about 2 bucks; the dishes anywhere from 2 to 10; and the bags around 5 dollars as well. Also, you can haggle with them! read more

Arthur Z.

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65

10

7 years ago

I have no idea who they donate money to but I have seen them throw out stuff on the street and now the trash walker has started documenting this. https://www.instagram.com/p/B35oZr7H1Cy/ read more

Mik W.

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4

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2 years ago

called to see about furniture, I was told they do not do Furniture and the guy hung up the phone

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I love this thrift store so much! I went for the first time yesterday and had a blast looking…read morethrough the selection. I'm most definitely trying to change my shopping habits when it comes to clothing, and Unique Boutique is one of the thrift stores that's both affordable AND stylish. I'm 21yo and got some AMAZING pants and jackets (and only paid about $50 for all the stuff! ) Definitely coming back for more. The customer service is really nice here, too.

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Literally where do I begin. Boxes everywhere, so messy and unorganized, you cannot safely walk…read morearound. I saw an old lady trip over a box, she turned to the two women behind the register and notified them of how unsafe it is to have a box there and how she almost just fell. They IGNORE her and keep talking amongst themselves. Very rude and no sense of customer service, and this was further exemplified by my checkout experience. I found a very beat up ralph lauren card holder with no price on it. The leather was stained and peeling in some areas. Some other wallets were marked between $4-$6. I went up to the counter and asked how much it was, expecting a similar price considering the condition. She pulls her phone and I kid you not spends almost two minutes googling how much it's worth online? And looks at me with a straight face and says it's $20. HA. I said no thank you I'll just take this candle. I hand her cash and she gives me change and doesn't even look me in the eye, no thank you, no have a nice day, just hands me change and walks away and starts saying something in Russian to the other girl. I would not shop here again or recommend the store to anyone, the selection / prices are subpar at best, and the customer service is seriously lacking.

Sad to see the wasted potential here. They are clearly overwhelmed with donations, but insist on…read morepricing damaged and filthy goods so high that they sit unsold for months on end. If you really dig, you might be able to find something, but the strong smell of unwashed clothing makes it difficult to stay long. The classic thrift store business model is one of volume. Since the stock is acquired for free, it is possible to sell items at a rate significantly lower than average retail. The small sales pile up day after day to become a large source of revenue. When you price the donations too high, they pile up day after day until the store becomes revolting to shop in and sales begin to suffer. I mean no disrespect, but it's the harsh truth. I would love to shop here and am upset that I don't. Please change your business model.

Upper Eastside Thrift Shop

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Super cute store with clothes, art, and housewares. I wanted there to be more housewares, but obvs…read morethey can't control their donations. The woman working was attentive. They had true thrift prices and then also some more expensive items. Would recommend!!

It appears that the two stores are now struggling, mainly due to high rents, store prices have been…read moreincreased beyond what is available on Internet and other stores, i.e. brand new in all sizes and colors items. E.g. an old cashmere sweater full of holes $30, a small yarn of wool not enough for making a cap $10, tacky no quality jewelry above $20, etc. Still some people come and are looking for some "treasures", this cannot happen, because all those might never reach the store shelves. However, I would give a high credit to a foreign born owner (barber) to establish those stores to absorb at least to some extent so much clothing and other items that otherwise would have finished in the garbage cans. This only underlines an urgent need to establish a high capacity thrift stores in dense populated affluent Manhattan areas, at least 3 mega Good Will stores were closed in Manhattan during last few years, apparently because of a total incompetence of the top highly overpaid staff and not dealing with mass corruption at all levels, best valuable items hardly make it into stores or appear on online auctions. So, if a foreign born owner can run those stores and still with some profit, why across the country tax free store chain decades in existence cannot do the same?

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Much like housing works, the prices have become absurd. Using ebay to price out your thrift store…read moreinventory is a garbage way to run a business (flea vendors are guilty of this as well). Go pay the massive fees off the top and deal with the hassle of shipping if you want ebay retail for your stuff... And people are right, the staff here is not as friendly as they once were

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If you live on the East side and need to donate some goods, this is your place. Located next to Tie…read moreCrafters, I donated some vintage ties, and some leather belts. Store associates were very friendly, and very helpful. I left my reading glasses in the donation bag and the staff had no problem finding them for me. Easy access to the 63st subway is a plus.

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