Search ‘thrift’ on this sub and you should finds lots of good responses. This is honestly the 300th+ time I’ve seen this question asked.

Well, "accessible by walking" would depend on you telling us your starting point since I could suggest somewhere deep in Brooklyn and you could be staying by Central Park. It's technically accessible by walking but that's probably not what you mean.

But yeah it is pretty repeated so search the sub and look at those suggestions on Google (reviews, pictures, inventory if their website has it). If none interest you, ask again and this time say "I've considered Blank, Blank, and Blank but they don't seem to be what I'm looking for. Anything else?"

I found L Train Vintage to be pretty good. We visited the one in Brooklyn on Knickerbocker Ave and it was huge with very reasonable prices, they have a few locations around. Also search Goodwill as there are a few around the city, I got a pair of brand new looking Levis for $10 in the first one we went to.

Housing works and Buffalo Exchange are also worth checking.

Oh, I need a place too! Ideally, I would donate my old clothes to a charity that actually does good. I love Goodwill but I'm sure there are others.

Poshmark and Buffalo Exchange are regularly recommended in answer to similar questions such as this thread from 3 hours ago which links to related questions.

is your goal to get rid of old clothes or to make some money? you usually cant do both at the same time unless you have designer items. most thrift stores want vintage or not-mall-brands.

or are you looking to shop?

Goodwill Chelsea

Look at St. Mary’s, they do free pickups of donations! You can look up if they service your area and schedule a pickup. Super easy and they’re really nice folks.

I lived in NYC for grad school and I found thrifting more difficult than it was out west. It’s hard for a thrift store to pay Manhattan rent without selling designer stuff for essentially retail price. That said, I was fond of Housing Works. There’s a nicer chain of thrift stores called The Cure, but I couldn’t afford it as a student.

If you’re willing to take a day trip to NJ I can recommend some great ones around here

Most of the spots are expensive but you can find some cool stuff. Check out Salvation Army locations in Brooklyn and queens, I once found a mint pair of Jordan 6s for like, $8

I went to a place there called “mother of junk” id take a look at it

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/shopping/the-best-thrift-stores-in-new-york i have visited a few of these....again, NYC is always inflated! It's still fun to browze.

L Train Vintage in Brooklyn and Manhattan great Y2K or streetwear pieces.
Cure Thrift in the East Village is a bit pricier but well curated and supports a good cause.
AuH2O in the East Village is small and super affordable with lots under $10.
Beacon’s Closet in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Union Square leans more fashion-forward and trendy.
Housing Works in SoHo, Chelsea, and the Upper East Side has more upscale finds and supports HIV/AIDS services.

+1 on Metropolis Vintage Shop been there before and all I can say is some items are brand new.

I bought my vintage band tees at Metropolis Vintage Shop.

listing down the recos here. hope these are worth checkin out

Crossroads trading is my go to. the staff is much frendlier than other trift store in NYC. Some items are brand new and still have tags.

L Train Vintage and Buffalo Exchange for clothes, Housing Works for cool home stuff. Great finds!

L Train Vintage is always a good bet, affordable and decent variety. Beacon’s Closet has trendier stuff if you're cool with higher prices. Also check out Housing Works, especially for home goods. You’ll never leave empty-handed.

You gotta hit up the Housing Works! It's got this cool vibe, great clothes, and some fun home stuff.

There are more 2nd streets popping up. Coupled with the other post (L Train etc) and you’ve gotten your mail that will require digging for your treasures.

Try Cure Thrift Shop too...it’s underrated and supports a good cause. Also stumbled on a place called AuH2O in the East Village that had some cool, curated pieces for cheap. Definitely hit or miss, but that’s part of the thrill.

L Train Vintage is a classic. Tons of good finds and prices are still decent for NYC

Check out L Train Vintage in Williamsburg. Great finds and a fun vibe.

try tokio7 in the east village they've got cool secondhand designer stuff if you're into that kind of vibe.

If you’re going with friends, hit Williamsburg. You can do Beacon’s, Awoke, and 10 Ft Singles all in one day.

Check out L Train Vintage and Beacons Closet. Both are great for clothes and shoes. Housing Works is also worth a visit if you want better brands. Try to go early so you have time to look around. Have fun in new york.

We are at Beacons Closet now, 5th Ave and 13th St!

Buffalo exchange on 26th always has fashionable stuff. Right next to FIT.

I’ve gotten a lot of amazing clothing from Urban Jungle in Bushwick. It’s absolutely the best for outer wear, and it’s just humongous. Very cheap, too

I furnished a good portion of my apartment from City Opera Thrift. Found a beautiful marble coffee table and a kick ass dining table both for under $100.

Pre-COVID I would’ve said Angel Street Thrift but RIP 🪦 😢

Some Housing Works are good, others not so much.

The biggest one i know is on 234th and Broadway in the Bronx. Take the 1 train north to 231st then walk 3 blocks up Broadway.

https://myunique.com/index.html

There's a thrift store in 27 Howard St called '2nd Street'. The basic apparel and accessories can start as low as $5, there are also designer items there at about $200 up

Been to Beacon Closet and I had so much fun! Prices are a bit higher but you can find some really cool stuff if you take your time .. 🥰😍

hmmm Check out L Train Vintage, Beacon’s Closet, and Tokio 7. Great for vintage and streetwear gems.

Hi. :) L Train Vintage and Beacon's Closet are solid. Also check out No Relation and 10ft Single, always find something cool there. ☺️

OMG, NYC thrifting is the BEST! I love Beacon's Closet for vintage, L Train Vintage in Williamsburg is always a vibe, and Housing Works is seriously amazing plus, you're supporting a good cause! For streetwear, hit up Procell. Let me know what you find! 🤩

I spent a 2-3 hours at a flea market in DC and found it more superior to any thrift or flea market I’ve been to nyc. Especially in terms of pricing. Lol.

no one is giving store names.

be careful of bedbugs

Picked over with the good items overpriced in my experience, but following this because I probably don’t know the right spots lol

I'm not telling you.