Town & Village Hardware

I live in the neighborhood and this is always my second choice when I need something. Even though the store is a bit small, they have a pretty good selection. Most items are reasonably priced and not too far from the lowest prices you’ll find. There are a few things that are ridiculously overpriced like barkeepers and easy off so I just make a mental note to get it elsewhere.

I went in the store, and bought a tool based on the recommendation from an employee. When I used the tool I realized it was not the right tool. 30 minutes from when I bought it, I came back, with the receipt, looking to return and purchase the correct tool. The owner comes out and says, «we don’t accept returns for used tools,» and throws the tool at me. We’re talking about a $ 13 Allen wrench set that was the wrong size. Ace hardware is right across the street; I won’t even look at this store as I walk by.

This hardware store is great. It’s not overpriced like home Depot or other hardware stores in Manhattan. I called and got an answer on the 2^nd ring. When I walked I was greeted right away. After I struggled to find what I was looking for, someone graciously came to assist me. They had a great awareness of the location of the items. The item I was looking for was almost 5 dollars less than another place I had already looked

Vinnie, the electrician, is great. He came [on time] he saw [the problem] he conquered [my fan] which had dropped out of the ceiling. He put it back in mere minutes and practically swung from it like a chimp to make sure it wasn’t coming back down. Great work, Vinnie. Thank you very much. Most important… he likes dogs. Highly recommend his services. Don’t be put off by the guy who answers the phone. He’s a bit rude (not Dave, some other guy) but the end result makes up for him. Maybe I called in on a bad day.

Great store. Helpful, have everything, don’t oversell, fair prices.

I Had a small stripped screw on my iPhone case that I couldn’t get out. The big name place across the street couldn’t get it out either. Town and village did it in 5 minutes, and didn’t charge me! I will bring my business here from now on.

Town & Village Hardware is a Stuyvesant Town and neighborhood beyond mainstay. It is hard to imagine but just about everything you want or need is in that space! I’m sure that anything you might possibly need would be gotten for you. These gentleman are the real professionals who know this business in and out for many years that they have served this community. So if you are new to ST-​PC make T+V Hardware for all those move in needs and all those needs after.
Pat R.

Friendly service and the place had alot of home essentials I needed for my new apartment.

Great place — I frequent Brickman/​Ace and Warshaw as well. This place often has things the other guys don’t. Friendly service, nice people. It’s my go-​to place for the nuts and bolts of home care.

Town & Village Hardware is across the street from the apartment that I have lived in for about five years now, so I know it well. I can see it from my bedroom window. An Ace Hardware store opened up on my block about 1 — 2 years ago, and even though Ace is on my side of the street, I still go to T&V whenever possible because I would hate to see this old «mom ‘n pop» store go out of business.
Yes, folks, that’s right — I actually make the colossal effort to CROSS THE STREET instead of going 2 doors down for all of my hardware needs… that’s how much integrity I have. #ManhattanPeopleProblems
To quote my mother every time she visits me in Manhattan, «It’s AMAZING how much STUFF you can fit in such a small space!!!» She says this when she’s in Manhattan a lot — at the grocery store, in my apartment, at a clothing boutique, etc. And if I ever brought her to Town & Village Hardware, she would almost certainly say the same thing. (…Then this always triggers her memory about how I said I would come home and help her reorganize the closets in her four-​bedroom house… mrrrrrrr.)
Anyway, the point is — T&V does a very impressive job of fitting an impossibly vast selection of products into their enduring little establishment. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable, and more often than not, they’ll have whatever you’re looking for, even if it doesn’t seem possible.
Perhaps best of all, you won’t pay a premium to patronize this local hardware store. (I mean… I like supporting small business and all… but then again, I’m poor.) Their prices are competitive, leaving you no reason to cross over to the chain store dark side. :)

Excellent selection of goods. The service is very good and the staff helpful.
This place has the feel of an old fashioned full service hardware service but is very up to date. It’s my go to place for household items.

Every time I stumble into this store half-​aware of what I need for whatever new undertaking I have the staff is immediately attentive and helpful. Staff is here is among some of the friendliest I have ever experienced in NYC. They take their time with you to understand what you need and provide the best solution for you. Would recommend this store to anyone.

I felt bad for this store when a new bigger fancier place opened across the street. The service at T&V is very good – sometimes a bit gruff but in my book — results count more than fake smiles. I’ve gone in there many times with a broken plumbing or electrical part and usually they find the exact replacement not requiring you to buy more than you need. One time I went in with a literally 50 year old mechanism to hang a ceiling light and low and behold they pulled out a replacement part which looked totally different but fit exactly. Amazing

It is ok. It has every category of things but poor selection given the size.
Things are more pricey than bigger stores like bed bath and beyond, home depot and even CVS down the street.
Staff is super friendly and they give me a 10% discount after shopping there 4 times in two days (i am moving in). They are very helpful too.
I will only go back for gadgets like a clipper or hanger. for any bigger item i would go to the bed bath and beyond down the street.
However, if you are choosing between this one and the one called vercesi store, this one is better.
Even though they give out the impression that they have EVERYTHING, they do not have peelers, which you use to peel off the skin of fruits.

This is my second visit to this charming, locally-​owned hardware store. On both visits, Town & Village has exceeded my expectations in terms of quick, friendly, competent service (not to be taken for granted!) and variety of items to choose from. It looks small and kind of sketchy from the outside, but the selection and experience are anything but.
Go local!

It’s been a while since a store owner has actually talked me out of spending more at their shop but that’s exactly what happened at Town & Village. When I’d read all the glowing reviews, my curiosity was piqued since I’d passed by several times while in the neighborhood and it always appeared a bit run down and decrepit. But as with most things in NYC, you really cannot judge something by looks alone.
I went in search of masking tape and a hot pot. I was met with floor to ceiling shelves packed with every sort of doohickey, appliance, gadget and glue that you could imagine. Not only did they have a hot pot, but they had an assortment of hot pots to choose from. I was greeted warmly by a young man who showed me around and directed me toward what I needed. When I was inspecting the varieties of masking tape and asked about how many feet were in a yard (yes, I know: blonde moment) the guy went and checked with a man who appeared to own the place. He came over and asked me a few questions about what I was doing and how long I needed the tape to stick and instead of encouraging me to buy the longest sticking tape, he said I should get the shorter term tape and save a couple bucks. Pretty awesome advice actually.
While I ended up spending a fair amount of dough at this spot, I was more than happy to support this local business. And I may never have to deal with the bored clerks at Home Depot in Flatiron again!

This is my favorite hardware store in the area. It’s clean, the staff is helpful, and most importantly, it is packed from floor to ceiling with hardware, appliances, etc. like a NYC hardware store should be.
Vercesi Hardware on 23^rd street is another good option for the neighborhood but Town & Village is usually my first stop.

Awesome. The store is a vestige of the pre-​renovation era of Stuyvesant Town, and I’m glad they’re still here. The staff is always helpful and as every single reviewer here has said (thus far, anyway), they always have what you need. They generally always have several things to choose from as well. The store is well-​organized, and I recommend it highly.

GREAT local hardware store. Reminds me of when I was a little kid and used to follow my uncle into the one in our neighborhood in brooklyn. There were gadgets and whoseiwhatsits hanging from every wall, and if we came in looking for something that we couldn’t find the words for, the guy behind the counter knew exactly what we were talking about. The only downside is that the home goods (trash bags, dish racks, etc.) are on the expensive side. they do have everything you need for a small apartment though.

They have everything here and I love it! I was trying to put up shelves from home depot, and the guy at home depot sold me the wrong size screws and anchors… luckily this shop is only a block away and I went in. The guy new what I needed right away, and it was even cheaper than home depot! They have so many things in here… whenever I need anything ‘home’ related I know I will be going back.