Thrift store, Antique store, Charity in New York, NY
The Housing Works Thrift Shop at Columbus & 74th Street, located at 306 Columbus Ave in Manhattan, is one of many retail locations operated by Housing Works, a New York City nonprofit organization. The shop offers a curated selection of donated goods, including decor, shoes, clothing, and furniture, giving shoppers the chance to find secondhand items across multiple categories in a single visit. For those unable to visit in person, Housing Works also offers an online retail platform where customers can shop the organization's broader inventory. The Columbus & 74th Street location keeps consistent hours throughout the week, open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday from noon to 5:00 PM, making it accessible for both weekday and weekend shoppers. What distinguishes this thrift shop from a typical secondhand store is its connection to a larger mission. Housing Works was born out of the AIDS crisis in New York City and has grown into what the organization describes as "a healing community that fights for inclusive care, social justice, and an end to homelessness." Revenue generated from sales at this and other Housing Works thrift shop locations directly supports the organization's broader work, which includes integrated healthcare services, housing programs, and advocacy initiatives for people affected by HIV/AIDS and homelessness. In this way, every purchase at the Columbus & 74th Street shop contributes to services extending far beyond the retail floor. Customers can reach this location directly by phone at 212-579-7566 for questions about inventory, donations, or store hours.





