2023: Manhattan Voted AuH2O Best Thrift Shop! (Tie)
AuH2O
84 East 7th Street
(212) 466-0844
A recycled clothing shop with a boutique feel, AuH2O was founded to be a sustainable secondhand shop in the heart of the East Village. Its owner Kate Goldwater (Au=Gold, H2O=water) brought an inventive and principled approach to thrift clothing. Thrifters will be thrilled when they find that not only does the store offer unique items, but it prizes affordability as well, with permanent $5 and $10 racks of clothing. The store’s collection includes a wide range of jewelry and accessories as well as hand picked racks of clothing. Hunt for clothing in its chique Manhattan digs or peruse its wares on Instagram or Depop and order online!
2023: Manhattan Voted Housing Works Best Thrift Shop! (Tie)
Housing Works
East 23 St
(347) 473-7400 – housingworks.org
Find some eclectic treasures while giving back to the community and shopping sustainably at Housing Works Thrift Shops. Housing Works is one of New York City’s most beloved institutions and its mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS. The organization fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. All purchases from Housing Works’ 10 upscale, nonprofit retail locations throughout Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs, along with its eShop, help sustain the organization’s provision of lifesaving services and advocacy for social justice. Hunt for unique clothing, accessories, art, furniture and homeware at Housing Works or order online and support a great cause while doing so!
2022: Manhattan Voted Beacon’s Closet Best Thrift Shop (Tie)!
Beacon’s Closet
10 W 13th St
(917) 261-4863 – beaconscloset.com
Beacon’s Closet is a home grown and locally owned operation, and a female founded company that embraces sustainability and ethical business practices. Thrifters will be thrilled when they enter the wonderful world of Beacon’s, which has some of the most unique clothes and fun items around — and many items you won’t find anywhere else. This company is a true community partner, having given over $219,170 to charitable organizations via their giving program, their clothing drop off program, BYOBag program, and other supporting partnerships. They also pride themselves on being good partners to their employees — offering a living wage to their staff, along with 100% health insurance coverage for full timers, paid maternity and paternity leave, and paid vacation/personal days. You will love shopping here — it’s good for the environment, your wallet, and your conscious!
2022: Manhattan Voted Housing Works Best Thrift Shop (Tie)!
Housing Works
East 23 St
housingworks.org
Find some eclectic treasures while giving back to the community and shopping sustainably at Housing Works Thrift Shops. Housing Works is one of New York City’s most beloved institutions and its mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS. The organization fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. All purchases from Housing Works’ 10 upscale, nonprofit retail locations throughout Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs, along with its eShop, help sustain the organization’s provision of lifesaving services and advocacy for social justice. Hunt for unique clothing, accessories, art, furniture and homeware at Housing Works or order online and support a great cause while doing so.
2021: Manhattan Voted Housing Works Best Thrift Shop!
Housing Works
Find some eclectic treasures while giving back to the community and shopping sustainably at Housing Works Thrift Shops. Housing Works is one of New York City’s most beloved institutions and its mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS. The organization fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. All purchases from Housing Works’ 10 upscale, nonprofit retail locations throughout Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs, along with its eShop, help sustain the organization’s provision of lifesaving services and advocacy for social justice. Hunt for unique clothing, accessories, art, furniture and homeware at Housing Works or order online and support a great cause while doing so.
