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Angel Street Thrift Shop
Category: Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
118 W 17th St(between 7th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: Chelsea
(212) 229-0546
- Nearest Transit:
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14 St (F, M)
18 St (1, 2)
6 Av (L)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 7 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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31 reviews for Angel Street Thrift Shop
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Alessa M.
1/24/2012
I absolutely love coming here when i'm in the area. I always find a few pieces for really good prices plus proceeds from purchases made ''benefit innovative programs for individuals and families affected by Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Mental Illness'' says the website (http://angelstreetthri...) Donations are also tax deductible. So theres an even better reason for picking up a little something and letting go of a little something.
The space itself is a pretty decent size. It's always organized and very clean. The staff are helpful as well which is a plus. It's definitely a go to store when I'm in the chelsea area. Be sure to look through every piece on whichever rack you'll find some solid goodies. -
Review from Melinda F.
Manhattan, NY
11/16/2011
A large variety of things but very small selection for each. They had a lot of the cheap fashion jewelry in addition to a small donated jewelry collection, which seemed more reminiscent of a swap meet rather than thrift store. I only looked at some of the clothing and jewelry prices, which were higher than I'm willing to pay for secondhand goods.
Clean, organized, and brightly lit. From the outside it looks like a boutique..
Maybe good to donate here but it's not worth making a trip for imo. -
Review from Jay D.
New York, NY
10/11/2011
Angel Street is a great Chelsea thrift shop. I've found wonderful stuff there over the years- from designer clothes (like the Balenciaga overcoat that all my friends want to kill me for) to practical household items (last one of those: a box of sandpaper). I am also a regular donater of good stuff that needs to find a good home and makes some money for the services they support. And since I've started to donate useful and quality items, I now seem to come across those fab thrift shop finds with ease. Must be thrift shop karma!
Not to knock the ubiquitous Housing Works (down the street) but I like supporting the underdog. Patrick, the manager (who has the patience of a saint), and his loyal crew do a great job and have created a wonderful downtown institution.They truly do good works. -
Review from Eva I.
ASTORIA, NY
10/24/2011
Really clean and organized which I love to see, but a rather small and pricey selection. Snagged some great accessories, so I'm planning on going back In the future.
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Review from Allison M.
Far Rockaway, Queens, NY
1/9/2011
First time going in the other day, I expected more but I was a biiiit disappointed. First off, the collection was small. The only blazer I kind of liked was a petite AND it seemed a bit pricey for a thrift store! Their furniture however was quite nice, especially that red velvet couch in the back.
But meh. Still walked out within 10 minutes. -
Review from Danielle C.
Hoboken, NJ
8/5/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great interior, very spacious. In the front they have the mannequins don cool designer items that will be put on sale at a later date. In this store, they have men and women clothes, along with housewares, books, and some furniture. However, the first time I went, couldn't buy anything because of the steep prices on their clothes. This place is ridiculously overpriced to be called a thrift store. The cheapest things I could find were $10 solid color Tees from Ann Taylor and Banana Republic. Granted, regular prices for those things are like $20, but still, at a thrift store, I expect solid color tees to be around $5 or so.
One thing they have going for them: they sort out their clothes by color, which is cool. The selection is not that big, but if you check back often I'm sure you'll find some funky, unique pieces. There is also a section for jeans, and they haphazardly sort by size. However, they stack all the jeans on top of each other, so if you want a pair of jeans that's on top, it's kind of hard to get to without messing up the entire pile. Still, I found some 7 For all Mankind jeans for $30 and some Diesel jeans, but they didn't have my size.
It's a very cozy feeling in this store with some random fun items scattered throughout the store. I'm just irritated that the shirts I liked were around $20 each, and they weren't even high end name brands, they were mall brands like Banana Republic and Express that you can probably find for about $30 on sale, NEW at the mall.
Not entirely discouraged though, I did go back to Angel Street a few times after that. I sometimes spot sales on various items, like "20% off all clothes". I did pick up this funky tote for $10 and Tuesdays with Morrie for $3 (isn't that a bit expensive for a former best seller? Oh well). -
Review from Jess L.
3/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Never really seen a thrift store like this one. It's pristine and clean and pretty boutique-y feeling. There are also a ton of people there, but it manages to stay quite organized and not disheveled looking, which I tend to think of as a characteristic of thrift stores. I wouldn't say their clothing selection is very large, so finding your size or style can be an issue. But if you're willing to sift through, this is the place to do it.
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Review from Phil M.
New York, NY
5/16/2006
It's so weird. I went into this place one day, and it looked a certain way. I went in the next day, and I SWEAR everything changed. Nothing was where it was before. I went in to buy a shirt I had seen the day before and it was on the other side of the room and on a completely different rack. I don't know--maybe I'm just losing my mind.
So, anyway, I liked Angel Street. Clean, interesting selection of used clothes and furniture, friendly staff. Located conveniently on 17th Street between 7th Avenue and the Fourth Dimension of the Universe. -
Review from Roman W.
Jersey City, NY
7/28/2011
This is by far one of my favorite shops in New York, their selection is forever changing and their stuff is priced to move. And if they don't move they drop the price even more. There was this country home styled table with a 6 chair set for a total of less than $500 a couple weeks ago, if I didn't have a table in my house already I could of scooped it right away, easily the nicest dining table I have seen. They have alot of nice furniture and accessories for unbelievable prices and I check back with them about once a week to see what's new.
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Review from Rachel A.
9/13/2008
The windows reel you in to the Angel Street Thrift Shop. Always pleasantly arranged and cohesive, this is no junky smelly thrift store. The Angel Street Thrift has style, class, and heart.
It's more of the furniture rather than the clothes that pull me into thrift stores and Angel Street Thrift boasts some great vintage and mod style furniture. Sometimes their things are new (discounted designer samples and overruns) but if they are old, they still have pretty good bones.
Angel Street Thrift is a great place to get white ware, dishes, and art. I thumbed through a bunch of random prints and ended up finding a small print of the NY skyline with the Empire State Building as the focus. And if you look closely, in the background are the Twin Towers. I'm pretty sure this thing is old. But now I have my little homage to NYC and the framed print is hung above my computer desk. I am now 1/3rd closer to my faux Pottery Barn / Crate & Barrell den look.
The Angel Street Thrift Shop is for a great cause (benefits those with substance abuse, mental illness, HIV and AIDS) and they are really organized. You can basically donate anything at any time and they show off the stuff well. The store isn't crowded and it doesn't have a low class feel. It's basically like shopping in a little boutique and is so much better than a Goodwill. You can literally feel the good will all around Angel Street Thrift Shop. It's a wonderful thing. -
Review from Colleen L.
Brooklyn, NY
2/5/2010
This is what I think every thrift store should be like inside. Wonderfully curated items, great housewares, clean. I spotted some really great items on the sale rack even! I really enjoy coming in to look around... but I always leave empty handed because of the prices.
I don't think Angel Street can call itself a thrift store. Ridiculously overpriced. -
Review from Meghan Sara K.
Manhattan, NY
5/30/2010
It's hard to find anything cheap in New York, but I went here just today and found a LOT to rave about! Not only was it a cool, nice respite from the hot summer day, I got a halter dress in great condition for $16! The selection was fairly small, but I did notice a variety of sizes and styles, so I'll just have to keep coming back and checking the racks.
The sales staff was sooo friendly. They were genuinely sweet to me, and all remarked about how they'd each lusted after the particular dress I was buying! I will definitely be coming back here. -
Review from Lauren S.
New York, NY
3/20/2008
Just across the street from Housing Works, Angel Street is a true thrift shop in Chelsea.
I was looking for professional clothing to round out my wardrobe for interviews and a real job and I didn't have the means to spend too much. My mother taught me that if I want nice things for dirt cheap I have to go to thrift stores where the well off live.
I found 2 beautiful silk blouses for about 7 bucks each. One had a stain that was easily removed with its first wash.
Angel Street is a great find for furniture and home furnishings as well. -
Review from Hope E.
Brooklyn, NY
11/4/2009
Every so often if I have a Saturday to spare, I venture down to Chelsea to make the rounds of the thrift stores and flea markets in the 17th-25th Street area and finish it off with tea at the Rubin Museum cafe. This most always leaves me flush with joy and the post-coital glow of a fresh deal. Angel street is the most consistently satisfying of the stores involved.
Burberry. Jacket. $50. I don't usually pay that much for anything, but for real: Burberry. Oh and it was white and spotless. They were having a sale, so I got an amazing handbag for $12.50.
This is where I go to find my not-every-day clothing. It is clean and well lit and not so large as to be overwhelming. The inventory rotates at least week-to-week. Fitting room is a bit awkward but considering the rest of the experience it's not much to complain about.
So I repeat: Burberry. Prada. $50-70. That and a cup of green tea makes me spasm with joy. -
Review from Iliana P.
Emeryville, CA
2/14/2010
My favorite thrift store so far. Great place, it actually has a high-fashion boutique feel!
There is a limited selection, but most of what I saw was in very good condition, in style and a good brand. It was nice to not have to go through isles and isles of useless junk!
They had a sweater/blazer sale the day I went so I bought a blazer, a sweater and two pairs of jeans all for like $30! They had Diesel jeans for $10-$15, but unfortunately did not have my size.Listed in: I love NYC Thrift Stores!
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Review from Lefebvre S.
Brooklyn, NY
1/18/2011
I found a moderately worn Gap t-shirt with a small hole in it for $12
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Review from Jen K.
New York, NY
10/20/2009
I'm not sure if it's gone seriously downhill since all those other reviews were written, but I have to say that these days the place is a joke.
A lot of the women's clothing I saw was from places like Zara, H&M, Banana Republic, etc. This would be all well and good if the prices on such items weren't totally insanely inflated. I actually turned on my heel and left the store after I spotted a gray Zara sweater that I own myself (bought new in a Zara in Berlin for the equivalent of 20USD) in worse condition than mine being sold for 15USD! I know that European Zaras are a bit cheaper than the American ones, but they're not THAT much cheaper. Yeesh.
There are higher-end labels like Yves St. Laurent, Kay Unger, Armani, etc. but you'll be paying very inflated prices for those items as well.
While I agree that the arrangement of the store into colors is nice, they maybe ought to spend less time lining them up on the rack and more time inspecting them for damage. I was going to try on a nice DKNY skirt (priced at 80$) until I noticed that the zipper was torn from the inseam. I knew to check because they stock a ton of damaged goods!
I'm not interested in tchotchkes or furniture so I won't weigh that part of the store into this review.
This would have been a one star review were it not for the fact that I once found a great vintage jacket there. It was wildly overpriced, but it is nice. So I guess my take on this place is that every one out of ten times you'll find something you like but it'll surely break the bank! I'll take the Housing Works across the street over this place any day! -
Review from Melissa Z.
New York, NY
5/22/2009
The naked mannequins deferred me for a minute before I noticed a few cute skirts and that there was a 50% off of clothing, accessories, and shoes for Memorial Day sale.
The clothing is arranged according to color, which was never my favorite system. They have a nice selection of shoes and kitchenware. Some of the dresses were not quite in my age range, but I did end up with some great finds. Nine West pumps, a black skirt, and a day dress, all for $26 with that 1/2 off sale. The great deal is probably what bumps this place up to a 4 star for me. -
Review from lisa h.
New York, NY
9/11/2009
I often stop here on my way home from work-- they always have quality, well-edited clothing, nicely displayed and sharply priced.
And, I'm often impressed by their furniture, though I've yet to buy any from them-- alas, the things I like are always defaced by dag-nab SOLD tags. (The thrift world is unfair and cruel!) -
Review from Noemi S.
Bronx, NY
2/20/2009
I was only in this store for 20 minutes yesterday, but it has gone down as my best shopping experience EVER, closely followed by the time I walked into Fendi on the Spanish Steps (in 2003) and nearly half of the store was 50% off.
I walked in after visiting Pippin Vintage Jewelry next door. I liked how the clothing was arranged by color. They had a couple of cute shoes, including Stephane Kelian (not sure I spelled that right), Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, and I think Ferragamo. Nothing really special or even the right size.
Then I looked behind the counter, where they had two pairs of Manolos, another pair of gorgeous Marc Jacobs shoes (thought they were too funky for my taste but I keep thinking about them so maybe I'll go back), Dries van Noten shoes, and a pair of beautiful Prada shoes that would eventually become mine, FOR ONLY $50.
Every time I think of these shoes, I smile. I don't care how silly I sound, I am in shoe heaven. I hope this feeling lasts forever. -
Review from Diane S.
Brooklyn, NY
1/4/2006
This upscale thrift shop carries gently worn designer clothes at a very reasonable prices. I noticed both men's and women's clothes; footwear; furniture; books; bric-a-brac; jewelry; and glassware. Very well organized and clean, with really helpful staff. Even an elegant curtain to hide behind when trying on potential finds. I scored a new-with-tags (and extra buttons still attached) camel hair A line skirt from Italy for just $20 recently! Open for donations as well.
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Review from Laura B.
New York, NY
8/12/2009
A REAL thrift store with real thrift store prices. Amazing! If you like a thirft store that is packed to the gills with crap - this is not the place for you. This is a tidy store, very clean and with real finds. I bought a Brooklyn Industries skirt in nearly perfect condition for $8 and a pair of wine glasses for $2 - not $5 a piece like I've seen in other so-called thrift stores. They also have some gem furniture pieces and I saw a pair of perfect Prada shoes, though not sure on the price. The staff was extremely friendly and sweet. I will definitely buy and donate here in the future!
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Review from Lan C.
Brooklyn, NY
8/3/2008
What an excuse! Shop for charity! This shop is usually stocked with a wide selection of gently used clothing and housewares. It is always fun to come across vintage pieces like dresses from the 50s or costume jewelry from the 70s.
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Review from Dayna B.
NY
2/7/2009
Best things about Angel Street are the kitchenware section with dishes that bring my whole life parading back, and the staff feedback when you're trying on clothes. "how does this look" (turn around) "well, you need more boobs for that jacket." thanks, woulda made a big mistake on that one otherwise!
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Review from Matt E.
11/5/2009
Small clean thrift shop in Chelsea right by another small clean thrift shop (Housing Works). They've got men's and women's clothes as well as some decor and furniture. Prices are surprisingly reasonable on most of the stuff (but not nearly as cheap as if you found the same things at Salvation Army or Goodwill). But for a cleaner atmosphere, a better more seclusive selection that doesn't feel dirty and friendlier workers I'll pay the couple dollars more. This time they didn't have anything I wanted but it's a nice store to check out anyway.
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Review from Li M.
New York, NY
1/8/2006
I stop by whenever I'm near. I love going through their stuff. Esp. the books. All sorts of weird things. Always a good find hidden somewhere.
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Review from Christopher T.
Manhattan, NY
3/4/2008
Was in and out really quick because I couldn't find what I was looking for. I did however peek just a smidge at the clothes and found Diesel jeans for 40 dollars. I will definitely have to return sometime soon. The store was a bit small and buzy, but I am sure one can find something here if they just peek more than I had.
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Review from Helena F.
Brooklyn, NY
10/24/2008
It's hard to find good thrift stores. So far, Housing works is still number one in my book, but Angel is a good runner up. I recently bought a set of 5 sake glasses that had amazing drawings on them for only 3 bucks! Definitely worth checking it out.
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Review from sapna j.
Jersey City, NJ
2/18/2009
Cute nifty place to stroll into on a lazy afternoon.I generally don't buy clothes from thrift shops but have been tempted to in this one.It sometimes has some colorful dinnerware and vases.Like I said,fun place to browse.
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Review from wonderful h.
New York, NY
2/4/2010
Beware the snooty staff who think they work in Bloomingdale's, or that they own all this stuff and wish you'd leave quickly. It's a THRIFT STORE, people. Wake up. I've lived near it for years and have liked shopping there knowing about the social programs they support, and have tolerated the silly little staff, but really, lose the attitude, today you went too far. You'd think their motto might be Love Thy Neighbor, but Berate Thy Neighbor or Loathe Thy Neighbor would be more appropriate. Won't be back after my experience today; there are many other charities in the city who are genuinely glad I came and don't try to gouge me on the prices, don't shower me with pretense, and don't yell and pitch a bitch fit because I dropped some nuts, SOME NUTS (egad!) onto their DOORMAT an inch from the front door, had the kindness and maturity unusual in New York (most people would have walked on out and thought nothing of it) to go let them know I'd spilled some nuts on their mat -
"Guys? Sorry, I made a little mess up here."
Middle-aged bitch comes over and stares down his nose at the nuts on the doormat, then stares down his nose at me, rolls his eyes, and walks away, presumably to get a broom.
"Do you want some help cleaning it up?" I offer, this clearly being a two-second cleanup job, and hey, I felt bad about making someone else have to clean up my spilled nuts from their doormat.
"No. That's why you shouldn't bring food into a store," he added smugly. Golly thanks, Mom. Get parental on your customer; way to get repeat business and spread good word of mouth.
"Well, now, I did look before I came in and there's no sign saying Please No Food or Drink," I pointed out, because if I'd seen a sign I certainly would have put away my nuts before this man got a look at them.
"You shouldn't need a sign. It's courtesy." Oh, now the customer who sought out someone to point out his spill and offered to help clean it up himself is DISCOURTEOUS. Brilliant answer. You're batting a thousand with the customer service skills, bud.
"Oh, like you've never eaten food in a store before!" I yelled. No response from him. It was a bag of nuts on a doormat, bitch. Get over yourself. I was done being polite. "It's on a mat an inch from the door! You open up the door and you shake it out, it'll take two seconds, I even offered to do it myself!" No response. I stormed out. You know what else stormed out the door with me? My money, and my friends' money, and my neighbors' money.
Way to go, coolio! Gollly, you must be the MANAGER! Neato! You're so IMPORTANT. -
Review from Mog C.
7/22/2008
With the number of thrift shops on West 17th, you'd think that Angel couldn't bring anything else to the table. But you'd be wrong. Angel somehow manages to get fantastic if ever elusive designer goods (Viviene Westwood, Commes Les Garcons, etc). The only problem is that those pieces are often highly sought after and must remain on mannequins/display cases for a certain time. I've found myself "hunting" those pieces and waking up early on a Saturday morning in order to get there at 10am when the doors open. Prices are not that cheap but they are not too expensive either. I've gotten a gorgeous Italian wool full length coat (a la Katie Holmes) for $60. I've gotten Laundry dresses for $40. I came across the love of my life - a full mahogany dresser with built-in shelves like you'd find at some of the high end men's dress shirt places. Very stuffy. Very old fashioned and oh so perfect. Unfortunately, it was all made of wood and was never going to make it up three flights of stairs. But for the lucky person who did not have those issues, that magnificent piece went for only $250. The rest of the store isn't that great but like any good thrift shopper, it's not about quantity. It's about finding those rare diamonds.
