Boutiques reign in our immediate neighborhood. And for the visitor from abroad, our national and citywide famous chain stores continue to have a presence…and within walking distance. Almost all have websites to visit in advance.

For the Home

  • Zabar's -- Gourmet Foods and Equipment from Around the World and Amazing Home Amenities
  • La Terrine & Bridal – Maybe the most beautiful corner-store on Columbus Avenue Stunning ceramics from Europe
  • Avventura -- Art Glass & Ceramics of the Highest Quality and Imagination
  • The Down Shop -- A Small, Imaginative Shop with Handmade Quilts, Pillows, Accessories
  • Schweitzer's Fine Linens -- Pure Luxury Swiss and French Linens
  • West Elm -- Modern Interior Design at very Affordable Prices – near Time Warner Center
  • Pottery Barn -- A Stunning Outpost of this National Furnishings Chain
  • Gracious Home -- Three Floors of Simply Beautiful Everything for the Home
  • Best Buy -- Featuring Everything in Electronics Entertainment
  • Bed Bath & Beyond -- The Newest Ideas and Items in Everyday Household Designs and Needs
  • Laytner's -- Family-owned, a Neighborhood Favorite for Many Years -- Affordable, Chic Home Furnishings
  • Williams-Sonoma -- Something Great for the Home Chef
  • HomeGoods – Well worth a Visit to the Shopping Avenue on Columbus & 99th Street. Just Great Things at Great Prices
Head to Broadway and an array of designer shops and great-bargain stops:
  • Barney's Co-Op
  • Victoria's Secret
  • Brooks Brothers
  • All the Glorious Shops at Time-Warner Center
  • New York Look, Olive & Bette, Betsy Johnson
  • Harry's Shoes, Tip Top Shoes, Tani Shoes
  • Chico's and Zara and Loehmann’s
  • North Face, EMI and Patagonia for the Best of Sports and Hiking Wear
  • Century 21 for the Best Discounts
  • Club Monaco, Anne Taylor, J Crew
  • Helmut Lang, Burberry, Reiss, Eileen Fisher
  • Only Hearts, Frank Stella
  • TJ Maxx at Columbus Square
  • ... and changing all the time

For the Kids

So many infant and children's boutiques everywhere (This IS a family neighborhood!)
  • Kidville (for their boutique)
  • Gymboree
  • Greenstones
  • Bits 'n Pieces
  • West Side Kids
  • Harry's Shoes Tip Top Shoes
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Polarn O Pyret
  • Z-Baby

Skin Care

  • Kiehl's
  • L'Occitane
  • Sephora
  • MAC
  • Blue Mercury
  • Body Shop
  • Origins
Hard-to-Fit?
  • The Town Shoppe
  • Malia Mills - Swim Wear