University Hardware Housewares

Friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you with just about any household needs. Competitive prices. Unbelievable what they have in stock so don’t be shy about asking.

I've gone to University Hardware for years - even before they moved across Broadway to their present location. I've always been happy with the selection, service, and pricing. However, this past week I was having work done on my apartment and needed to purchase six gallons of paint and this is where they outdid themselves.

I was able to send the paint numbers via email and then went by subway down to the store to pick them up. I had dealt with Bob on the phone and via email and met him at the store when I arrived. This is where I realized that six gallons of paint are really heavy and I wasn't going to be able to take them back on the subway by myself. Seeing this Bob first offered to let me borrow a hand truck - but then he came up with an even more generous idea: he would drop them off at my apartment on his way home that evening.

This - right here. This is why I have shopped at University hardware for years and why I will enthusiastically continue to.

In an age of impersonal online shopping where it's impossible to speak to a human being the benefits of supporting local businesses are so much better.

Thanks again, Bob!

This is WHY I love Bob's University Hardware, family owned for decades! Right by Columbia U campus. Alison

Excellent shopping experience today. I found exactly what I needed (including 2 small lamps). Hard working owner and staff.

They’ve got everything you need and the staff is very helpful and friendly :)

Knowledgeable, kind, helpful staff, many who have worked there for years, which says a lot. Fantastic array of hardware and housewares at fair prices. A true neighborhood anchor.

Has great selection and good price plus very nice discount for me

They have a shocking variety of essentials and pleasant surprises at reasonable prices. And the staff is unfailingly pleasant and absolutely knows where absolutely everything is. I live 80 blocks away but it's always worth the rrip.

Super nice, they have it all, and it’s reasonably priced

Best hardware and houseware store in the neighborhood. Excellent selection of goods at very reasonable prices, and the customer service is the kind you no longer see anywhere else. They greet you and ask if you need any help. Who does that anymore these days?

What a place! Found a light bulb here that I thought I would not find after trying on at least 4 other stores before this one. Also customer service was incredible and the price was super affordable. Would definitely recommend you try this hardware store first.

I love this place!!! It’s almost a challenge to find an item they don’t carry. Huge selection of kitchen and home wares, hardware and DIY stuff, office supplies, and some toiletries. The staff are the gems though—so helpful!!

Was told to come here to get a swimming watch and they had it. I didn't read the small print and walked out with a 50M rather than a 100M watch. They exchanged the watches no problem. They also have an amazing number of other items which I got and was not expecting to. The staff were very helpful in assisting me to locate these other items.

Best place to shop!!!! The name is just missing and more to it. This store has all of your needs from hardware to housewear and everything around and in between. The management and staff are amazing! So helpful and pleasant.
Great prices and wide variety of products.

Small hardware store was better than Target! Found everything we needed from poster putty to hangers to the Champion reverse-weave Columbia sweatshirt that not even the Columbia bookstore had available. Gentleman at the register was super nice and helpful.

Fabulous. I needed two card tables and a folding chair delivered next day, ordered them on the phone. Everything was perfect: great quality, well priced, arrived on schedule, fast friendly and knowledgable service. A terrific shopping experience.

Not only do they carry maintenance and hardware items, but they also have a variety of housewares as well.
A nice variety here.
Even some Columbia swag.

Some items come at a premium-
But you also need to consider that you are in Manhattan.

Only been here twice now.
They had what I was after.

Love this store. The people who work here are always friendly and helpful. I was browsing in the kitchenware area, Monica let me browse for a minute, then came over and asked if I needed help. We talked about different items, and, though she knew I was just browsing, was not pushy like some employees elsewhere. People like Monica are why I keep coming back.
~~Brian

I swear he's got everything you want. And he knows where everything is located. I think if you walked in and said you were hungry, he'd find food for you! Love this place.

First off, the staff is amazing. From the time I entered the store i was greeted with warm and friendly faces. They practically fought over who get to help me lol. Made sure to direct me to exactly what I wanted, without trying to upsell and giving me space after to null over my options. This store had just about anything you would need in a last minute trip. Prices are very fair, store is nice, clean and well lit. I had to practice self control not to buy more that what I went in for. I wish I wish I took photos.