Housing Works Thrift Shops - 2nd Ave & 64th St — Local services in New York

Strewn throughout the city, Housing Works is one of the quintessential thrift shops in NY. This location plays like a retail boutique, everything is neatly displayed albeit in a cramped space. Their staff is super friendly and, at the time I was there, super busy. As a luxury buyer this place is perfect. As with every thrift store, you have to dig to find your treasures, but with a little effort, this Housing Works location will make being a green consumer well worth your while. I've read the other reviews which state this place is overpriced, I agree if you are looking at everyday items (they have Gap and Old Navy jeans priced at $20 and $25 respectively), but with designer items (again, you have to dig for them) you can't go wrong here. So far, I have found Hermes and Fendi at this location, and my find of the day was a navy Burberry wool overcoat in pristine condition selling for over 90% off retail. Go to Housing Works, you'll be shopping green, helping the homeless and finding treasure, all at...

Buyer beware. Was charged a 20% tip without my consent and denied a receipt when I asked. The only reason I noticed is because I glanced at the screen; I did not get the chance to approve the transaction amount on the screen, the employee pressed "submit" on his end. When asked about it, he initially denied that it was my transaction. Finally he processed the refund, but refused to email or print a receipt, and got increasingly defensive and condescending. There was a long line behind me and it seemed like he hoped I'd be embarrassed and go away. I had to return to the store and find a manager (who was very helpful) to get my receipt, on principle. I don't have faith that this was or will be a one time issue. (EDIT: Re-posting this at the right location,...

I finally cleaned out my late husband’s closet (which still after this time was traumatic) and brought the clothing to Housing Works on 64th and 2nd in Manhattan. I had multiple huge bags. When I asked the people standing behind the counter if anyone could help me bring the bags in from the cab in front they all refused. They would not even help bring the bags to the donation area in the back once I had dragged them all in. There was one person in the back who helped with the receipt but other than that they were just incredibly indifferent. I choose Housing Works because it is such a great cause, but it would be nice if the staff was helpful and a little more sensitive to the donors especially since some donations are difficult for a...