WR Hardware

This store is great. Just had three keys made, they work better than the originals (smooth, snug fit), and I got everything I needed to silicone seal my bathroom. The first time I came here, there was an older gruff man at the store, who I don’t see anymore. He helped me find ridiculous out of the ordinary couplers for an antique lamp I needed to hang about 4 years ago. The store is more organized now and has more stock in general for typical contractor materials. This is my go to hardware store in the neighborhood.

I needed to replace some light bulbs that aren’t carried by places like Target or Duane Reade, but they had them. Quick, easy transaction, credit cards taken for purchases over $ 10, and they seem to be a well-​stocked store with two people at the front desk. Not an eventful transaction, so why review it? Well, I’ve noticed that most of the general hardware stores in my area listed on Unilocal are no longer in business, and the scarce reviews for such businesses help explain why they’re still listed. This was the only one that was still open, and on a Sunday to boot (until 5 p.m.) So if you need something at the spur of the moment, this may be your go to place by default, and even if you had other options, it seems to be a good one regardless.

I noticed this had a bad review so I thought I would chime in. I’ve been going here on and off for a good 15 years and I’ve never had a problem. I’m not sure if it’s been under the same owner or not the whole time (I lived outside if greenpoint for a few years). But I’ve gone there many times recently and have usually found what I’m looking for. the staff are friendly and knowledgable. I guess they may not be full of tons of «pro» stuff, but for my basic-​household repairs ect, this store has always come through.

This place is horribe. They are really mean and completely unhelpful to their customers (if you can even get them to aknowledge you). I recently had two keys cut, and neither one of them worked. I went to a locksmith around the corner (who cut the keys correctly) and they told me the blanks the guy at WR used weren’t even correct. Stay away and spend your money somewhere else.