lockwood in greenpoint - super cute little gift shop, has lots of cards and other knick-knacks like fun claw clips or incense matches, plus a little nyc-themed section
greenwich letterpress in greenwich village - card shop with tons of small business and handmade cards, plus stickers and some other things
bluestockings in the lower east side - amazing leftist bookstore with lots of events. check out their instagram or eventbrite page!
strand bookstore in east village - i don’t go there much but it’s a must for any book lover visiting, it’s huge and has a mix of used and new books.
front general store in dumbo - super interesting little shop with lots of gifts and clothing!
housing works bookstore in nolita - mostly used bookstore with some thrifted clothing and a cafe! & very cozy vibes.
nypl shop in midtown - underrated gift shop imo, great to stop by after seeing the nypl polonsky exhibit!
beacon’s closet in lots of places - thrift store, is a pain to go through on weekends because they get so crowded but you’re likely to get some good finds
peace & riot in bed-stuy - unique home goods and gifts!
min & mon in soho - pricey but very cute bags and they’re made more ethically than typical designer bags!