Thrifting NYC.

Dec 11

what’s our favorite hobby? finding gems at secondhand stores, of course!

NYC is one of the best cities in the world for thrifting, with every neighborhood offering its own mix of curated vintage boutiques, budget-friendly thrift shops, designer secondhand stores, and iconic weekend flea markets. Whether you're hunting for rare archival pieces, affordable everyday finds, or one-of-a-kind treasures, the city’s thrift scene has something for every style and budget. From the fashion-forward racks of SoHo and the East Village to the massive vintage warehouses in Williamsburg and Bushwick, this guide maps out the 15 must-visit spots to help you plan the perfect NYC thrift crawl.

Quick Tips for Thrifting in NYC

Go early or on weekdays — new inventory goes fast, and stores tend to be less crowded.
Bring time and patience — especially for flea markets and large vintage-thrift stores (the “treasure” often requires digging).
Mix it up: Combine a regular thrift store visit (e.g., Beacon’s Closet or L Train) with a weekend flea-market run (e.g., Brooklyn Flea) for the widest variety.
Keep expectations realistic — thrift in NYC often means curated vintage or secondhand, not dirt-cheap cult-classic thrift bargains. (Rents + demand affect pricing.)

Here is our NYC Thrift & Vintage Map Guide — a clean, easy-to-follow list organized by neighborhood so you can literally walk it like a mini thrift crawl.

NYC Thrift & Vintage Map — Our Fav 15 Best Spots

1.Manhattan

SoHo / Nolita

1. What Goes Around Comes Around
Designer vintage (Chanel, LV, rare denim).
📍 351 W Broadway

2. Vintage Twin
Trendy curated vintage, great basics + denim.
📍 135 Thompson St

East Village

3. L Train Vintage (East Village)
Budget vintage, streetwear, denim, oversized jackets.
📍 204 1st Ave

4. AuH2O Thriftique
Small, super curated, trendy, affordable.
📍 84 E 7th St

5. Cure Thrift
Cute home decor + clothing, proceeds go to charity.
📍 91 3rd Ave

Lower East Side

6. Procell
Upscale archive vintage — 90s & 2000s fashion girl heaven.
📍 5 Delancey St

7. 2nd Street (LES)
Designer & streetwear secondhand.
📍 75 Orchard St

Greenwich Village / Chelsea

8. Beacon’s Closet (Greenwich Village)
Tons of inventory, shoes, bags, vintage + modern.
📍 10 W 13th St

9. Buffalo Exchange (Chelsea)
Trendy, colorful, rotating stock.
📍 114 W 26th St

Upper East Side

10. Housing Works Thrift
Clothes + furniture + home decor.
📍 1222 2nd Ave

2.Brooklyn

Williamsburg

11. Beacon’s Closet (Williamsburg)
Huge, very good for statement pieces.
📍 74 Guernsey St

12. Awoke Vintage
Fashion-forward, curated, great denim + accessories.
📍 132 N 5th St

13. L Train Vintage (Williamsburg)
Massive, cheap, perfect “digging” location.
📍 1357 Broadway (nearby Bushwick border)

Bushwick

14. Urban Jungle (L Train Vintage)
One of the biggest and cheapest thrift stores in NYC.
📍 118 Knickerbocker Ave

15. Friends NYC
Trendy, modern vintage, gifts + accessories.
📍 56 Bogart St

3.Flea Markets (Weekends Only)

Brooklyn Flea – DUMBO
Vintage clothes, furniture, art, jewelry.
📍 80 Pearl St

Chelsea Flea Market
Great for vintage jewelry + antiques.
📍 29 W 25th St

if you’re more of an online shopper stay tuned for our online thrifting & consignment reccs because it is cold outside and perhaps we stay in and find our new fits online… who knows?!

xoxo,

Krizia Cantres