Housing Works runs the city's most beloved charity thrift operation, and Best of Fall is its seasonal main event: staff curate the strongest fall donations — coats, boots, designer pieces, home goods — and put them out in one day-long drop. Park Slope's shop is a consistently strong location, and members get early-access windows before the doors open wide. Thrift-savvy Brooklynites plan around this; sale proceeds fight homelessness and HIV/AIDS, so the guilt-free flex is real.
What to expect
A shopping-event atmosphere in the Fifth Avenue shop — fresh racks of curated fall stock, early lines of regulars, and steady restocking through the afternoon. Come early for coats and designer pieces; browse late for markdown energy.
Good to know
- The Park Slope Thrift Shop is at 266 5th Ave near Garfield Pl
- R train to Union St is the closest stop
- Free to attend; Housing Works members get early-access entry windows
- The best pieces move in the first hours — line up if you're hunting
- Purchases fund Housing Works' healthcare, housing and advocacy work
Planning Sep 25–27, 2026 in NYC?
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Common questions
Is this a sale or a regular shopping day?
A special event — the shop debuts its curated Best of Fall collection that day, with member early access before general entry.
How do I get early access?
Housing Works members shop up to an hour early depending on membership level; joining via their site before the event unlocks it.
