ZC Cleaners

I just picked up my first set of five button downs (oxfords) and a delicate polo shirt here, and I appreciate how fast the turnover is and, notably, the price point — 6 items for $ 22.50! I don’t know how this business «ZC Cleaners» — not Elizabeth 93 as of 2014 — was labelled as «Ultra Expensive» or whatever the highest category is for pricing, but in my opinion, having lived in the city and suburban New Jersey, it doesn’t get much better than this *for dry cleaning*! If only they weren’t all the way down on 2^nd ave (which can be a schlep from Lex in the AM going up and down the hill), I’d give ZC 5 stars.

Great service, fast turn-​around, friendly people! I consider myself lucky they’re directly across the street.

I absolutely love this place. I bring my laundry here and it’s done the next day and it’s never exceeded $ 20 a load even on my heaviest load, which always amazes me. Their hours are good especially for someone who gets home at 6pm after work. I never have to rush to pick up my laundry. They also open early so you can drop it off in the morning and have it ready for you after work. I would definitely recommend this place. I have never lost or gained any article of clothing so far (that I know of), which can be a problem at many laundromats/​cleaners.

You know all those bad stories you hear about dry cleaners? This place is just the opposite. The young man behind the counter once actually put someone else in charge and came over to my apartment to help me sort clothes when he heard I was too sick. He went ahead and did the work, telling me to stop by when I could with my credit card. He is as nice and they come. Plus the work is good, not expensive and no long waits for clothes.

last review in 2007? jesus. time for an update.
i live across the street. tried the coin laundry thing at various local laundromats. settled on Laundry Boy at 95^th and 2^nd. couldn’t stand waiting around or going back and forth for laundry. tried their wash and fold. not bad. started shopping around for cheaper. found Astor Terrace Cleaners on 94^th and 2^nd. cheaper, but i talked to them and found out they send their laundry out (like outsource it) cause they started to mix up my clothes with others. i got clothes back that weren’t mine and i don’t know if i ever lost anything of mine. still bothered me, so i looked for a better place. thought the place across the street from me, Elizabeth 93 Cleaners, was expensive, but lo and behold, not so! it’s like magic, i bring a decent load, it’s like $ 11-​$ 12. i bring a large load and anticipate a $ 20 tab, but it’s like $ 13-​$ 14. dry cleaning is pretty cheap, too. turnaround time is a day. it’s a no-​brainer. i never looked back since. everyone in the neighborhood loves this guy. he even accepts packages for you if you live nearby and you come get it from him later. it’s incredible. 5-​star. no doubt.

I’ve been dropping off laundry there since 2001 and have never had a signficant problem. I haven’t had any problem at all, actually, in about 7 years. (Once, way back when, I think they mixed up one or two items with someone else — but I really doubt they wash the clothes with other peoples’ — that seems like it would be more trouble than it’s worth. I’m guessing any sorting errors would happen on the table.)
I still go every few weeks even though I’ve long since moved out of the neighborhood. The guy who works there all the time is nice, and they will even accept packages on your behalf.
Oh and like most similar places, there’s an old lady who does basic tailoring, too.
PS. I’m not sure it’s still called Elizabeth Cleaners. I think it might be «ZC Cleaners» or similar.

don’t be fooled by lauren c’s review! (only kidding) this place mixes your clothes w/​other peoples when they wash them. i totally got someone else’s underwear & socks in my stuff. instead, try T&L cleaners across the street – the people who work there are super-​nice – or the cheap do-​it-​yourself place on 92^nd.

Cheap wash and fold. Affordable dry cleaning. And riiiight across the street. It fits in well with my lazy mantra. Haven’t done a stitch of my own wash since I’ve moved in.