Housing Works thrift shops get some of the best donations in the city — designer labels included — and Best of Fall is when the Brooklyn Heights shop puts its strongest autumn pieces on the floor at once. It's curated thrifting: coats, knits, boots and seasonal styles chosen from the top of the donation pile, at thrift prices. Every dollar funds Housing Works' fight against homelessness and HIV/AIDS, which makes the guilt-free math even easier.
What to expect
Expect a boutique-like refresh of the Montague Street shop with fall fashion front and center, and dedicated shoppers arriving early for first pass. Members get an early-access window before public doors open; the racks turn over all day.
Good to know
- At the Housing Works Thrift Shop, 150 Montague St, Brooklyn Heights
- Take the 2/3/4/5 to Borough Hall or the R to Court St
- Housing Works members get early access — arrive at public opening otherwise
- Best pieces go in the first hours; go early for coats and designer finds
- All proceeds support Housing Works' healthcare and homelessness services
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade is two blocks away for a post-shop stroll
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Common questions
Is there an admission fee?
No — it's free to shop; members simply get an early-access hour before the public.
What is Housing Works?
A New York nonprofit fighting homelessness and HIV/AIDS through healthcare, housing and advocacy — its thrift shops and bookstore fund that mission.
Is the merchandise actually good?
Housing Works' donation stream is famously strong, and this event specifically curates the best fall items from it — expect quality labels at thrift prices if you come early.
