About
Fifty-odd vintage and antiques dealers set up outdoors on West 25th Street, the market Condé Nast Traveler calls a haven for curiosities.
Fifty to sixty vintage and antiques dealers lay out furniture, silver, ephemera and jewelry on a single West 25th Street lot, open by eight in the morning for the serious hunters. The New York Times calls it one of the city's most iconic flea markets, and it runs year-round in the cold when the seasonal markets have packed up. If you want early-morning first pick on something nobody else will have, come at opening.
What to expect
An outdoor lot of folding tables and racks, dealers unpacking from vans at eight, and a mix of design hunters and browsers picking through mid-century furniture, costume jewelry, prints and old photographs. Prices are negotiable and cash still helps. Dress for December: there is no indoor section to warm up in.
Good to know
- The 23rd Street stops on the F, M, N, R and W lines all put you within a few blocks.
- It is entirely outdoors, so dress for the cold and check the market's notes before a wet weekend.
- Come early if you want first pick; dealers are set up from opening.
- Bring cash for haggling, and a tote or folding cart for anything bulky.
- The lot is flat and street-level, which makes it easy to navigate.
- Best for vintage hunters, interior decorators and anyone shopping for a one-off gift.
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Common questions
Is Chelsea Flea free to enter?
Yes. The market’s official page states that admission is free.
What days and hours is Chelsea Flea open?
It runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8am–5pm, year-round and rain or shine unless the operator announces an exception.
Is Chelsea Flea indoors or outdoors?
The market is entirely outdoors, so dress for the day’s weather.
How many vendors should I expect?
The operator lists 50 to 60 vintage and antiques vendors at the market.