One of the joys of living in a big city is discovering the unique and the unexpected. These 5 favorite unusual New York shops are just that, unique and unexpected. Shops that have withstood the test of time and that have a loyal following. Niche shops that provide a unique service or products. From the award-winning locksmiths in the West Village that can reproduce even rare antique keys to the magazine store where the owner can locate any title from memory in the over 2500 titles stacked in the shop.
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GRAMERCY TYPEWRITER CO
108 W 17th St, New York
A family-owned and run company selling, maintaining and servicing typewriters since 1932. The Chelsea shop has a wonderful collection of fully reconditioned vintage typewriters for sale.
CASA MAGAZINES
A self-described “Magazine lover’s Mecca”, Casa Magazines carries over 2,500 titles, and one of New York Nico’s favorite shops.
CASEY RUBBER STAMPS
322 East 11th Street, New York
John Casey has been in the rubber stamp business for 40 years. His narrow store has over 15,000 designs lining the walls and if you can’t find what you want he will make custom stamps to order.
GREENWICH LOCKSMITHS
56 Seventh Avenue, New York
Established in 1980, at 125 square feet Greenwich Locksmiths is the smallest freestanding building in Manhattan with its own lot number. The walls are covered inside with countless keys in every shape and form, whilst outside the exterior is decorated with curlicues composed from 10,000 keys.
LET THERE BE NEON
68 White Street, New York
Let There Be Neon, founded in 1972, is credited as the first gallery dedicated to neon. Choose from pre-made designs or custom.
