H Brickman & Sons

The people at brickmans are awesome. I often call to see if they have things — step stools, fabric paint, keys — and they always have them and keep them behind the counter for when I come in.

They are incredibly nice with old school neighborhood values. I needed a very unusual screw matched and the owner made a specific and careful job of customizing one they had in stock — measuring it, trimming it using a key cutter, and ensuring the edge had a nice finish. Then he refused to charge me more than twenty cents.

I rarely give out 1 start review but we had such a bad experience at this store today that I feel obliged to do so. Stopped by the hardware store today to check if they carry wire for a project we are working on. We were greeted nicely by a young gentlemen behind the counter and was sent to an older gentlemen at the back of the store who was supposedly ‘able to help us’. We went to the back of the store and were puzzled by the ATTITUDE WE RECEIVED!!! The older gentlemen at the back of the store did not listen to us and did not even bother looking at the wire sample we brought along before sending us to the rope section. We went back to him to inform him that we were looking for wire instead of rope and were sent to the wire section dismissively. When we asked politely about the positive and negatives wire, he answered with a RUDE tone and an even bigger attitude. Sir, we understand that YOU don’t carry the exact type of wire we need, but we were open to other options. However, thanks to YOUR ATTITUDE, we walked out of the store empty handed.
We went in front to inform the MANAGER about the gentlemen’s attitude and all we got was an ‘okay’. NO apologies. NOTHING.
I am not sure who that old gentlemen is (maybe he is the boss and therefore the lack of action from the manager) but I am sure that I will NOT be returning to H Brickman and Sons.

I love this place because of the workers, who always spend as much time with me as I need to get help to finish my projects. There is a really family mood here, and you can tell that the workers enjoy working with each other. Being right around the corner from where I live doesn’t hurt either.

Fantastic hardware shop with a ton of supplies and tools. Parts for everything. There’s also a decent selection of lumber. Everything is laid out well and stocked. Definitely a go to spot for anything handy.

always helpful. great staff.

Edwin was great. Helped me figure out exactly what I needed, and steered me away from more expensive options. Thumbs up. This will be my new go to hardware store.

Very unprofessional. Had tongo back three times to getnthe right paint. The fourth time i aked them to just cancel the one can purchase and theyrefused. Owner and staff were too busy playing with dogs. Owner a real jerk on the phone. ***beware!!!***

There’s something about independent hardware stores that make me proud to be an American. Or tote around a hunk of wood like Hacksaw Jim Duggan. You rarely see them anymore, so when I have a chance to support a mom ‘n pop variety, I make it my mission to do so.
This isn’t the closest hardware store to my apartment, but they have the best hours. Open early and closed late (for a hardware store), they’re usually open when you need them the most. With good prices, a great selection, and friendly faces… what’s not to love?

I had an extremely unpleasant experience at this store today. It was right as they were closing, and I had spent the last hour walking around the East Village looking for a trash can. I didn’t know they were closing, nobody told me when I walked in the door. In fact, they pointed me to the kitchen trash cans. I spent about 30 seconds looking for a trash can, when a girl comes up to me and said «I’m sorry, you took too long. The store is closed, come back tomorrow.» She was rude about it and I was upset. I told them that they lost my business on the way out. They lost a sale of a 40 dollar trash can, but more importantly any future business that a new resident of the East Village would have given them.

I rarely write reviews but this store is great. The people who work here are very knowledgeable and always help me out. They know how to fix anything and the prices are pretty decent. They also have a larger selection than any of the other stores in the area. Highly highly recommended.

This place mixes top notch paint colors and the people who work here are very knowledgable not just what aisle something is but about the project you are doing and what you will need.

Great locksmith and they have everything. Plus, since it’s an Ace Hardware, if they don’t have it, they can just order it for you and you’ll get it in a day or two.

There were 2 employees at the counter when I came in this morning, asking for sodium hydroxide for soap making. Neither one of them knew what sodium hydroxide was, and to add insult they were snickering. If they don’t know what sodium hydroxide is, what kind of a store do they think they are running? Forget them and go elsewhere.

Polite, helpful staff. Had no issue with my dog (in fact, they were very friendly with him). Made me duplicate keys in minutes and gave me the closest address where I could have the ‘fancy’ building key made. Were very helpful when I asked to leave the duplicate keys there for a friend to pick up.

Awesome staff! Unlike the sexist pricks at Home Depot. Will always come back to this place. So glad they are in my neighborhood. I do pass 2 other hardware stores to get to this one but it is totally worth the walk! Also bought an awesome well designed fan here.

This place is awesome. The service is wonderful, they have a really good selection, and good quality. I’ve shopped hardware shops all over the area (for stuff at work), these guys are my fave. They always make me feel glad I stopped in.
If you don’t see what you want, ask. Sometimes they have stock downstairs. Highly recommended.

Ace Hardware has helped me transform my tiny apartment.
The staff here are super knowledgable, not intimidating and have asked the right questions when I’m trying to paint a piece of furniture or hang something heavy (thanks for teaching me how to use an anchor!). They also tell you the cheapest way to do things.
Just a 5 star experience! Thanks Ace Hardware!

In my first few days in NYC, I bought paint and painting supplies, outlet covers, outlet splitters, light bulbs, and even bathroom accessories (towel rack & toiletry caddy) at this Ace Hardware. Later on, I saw prices for similar stuff at Kmart and Ace had been cheaper!
Barring one younger woman who seemed to hate her job and resent my presence, the employees were incredibly helpful and informative. All of my projects went smoothly and I was able to return a roll of unused blue painter’s tape without hassle.
I’m hoping not to have anymore home improvement projects for a while, but I’ll definitely go back to this Ace if something comes up.
Note: there’s construction scaffolding above the storefront, so I walked right by it on my first visit. Keep an eye out because it’s easy to miss. You’ll find WAY more in there than you’d imagine by the looks of the outside, too.

Brickman is the hardware store I go to when I need real hardware stuff.
They’re a place I know I can trust to cut a key – and do it right – and if I have a question about a repair I have to make or an adhesive or a solvent, I can ask here.
I asked my roommate if he had any anecdotes about Ace (he calls it Ace,) and he said, «No.» They’re just a good, reliable hardware store; he’s the one who builds stuff, and it’s his cardinal hardware store, too.