Paper House

New York, United States

3.6

Closed now

16 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 212-724-8085
Address:
269 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10023
b/t 73rd St & West 72nd St
Upper West Side
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
70 ftAmsterdam Ave / 72nd St
220 ft72nd Street (1,2,3)
290 ftBroadway / 73rd St
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
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Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
No

Today

Today 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (New York) 5:36 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

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16 reviews of Paper House

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Place rating: 1
Cambridge, MA
This place is close to the 2,3 subway stop at 72nd but it is overpriced and the staff is rude and not helpful. Prepare to pay 3−4x the price for party supplies, cheaply made toys etc. Their return policy is horrible — no returns allowed, even if bought 10 minutes ago!
Staff not willing to help and on phone with someone else during checkout.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Fantastic little party store that is crammed with pretty much everything you need at a fairly reasonable price. Prices are comparable if not better to Party City and the service is excellent. Lots of cute unusual items.
Place rating: 3
New York, NY
Okay. I had to buy last minute decorations and props for my friend’s bachelorette.
Let’s talk about this:
9 balloons, one plastic tiara, one plastic necklace, 12 glow necklaces, confetti, bachelorette sunglasses, award pin, bride to be sash, fuzzy handcuffs, penis candy, crappy sparklers, snaps, caution tape, and noise makers TOTAL: $ 141.59
WHAT IN THE???
I know this is the UWS but this is highway robbery!!! They’ve got all the cute sh*tty party favors you want, but for a small fortune. For what they’re charging, this place should be pristine and instead it’s crowded and messy. I also asked for an itemized list and can’t even figure it out because all the items are named «tx. dept»
As Bön Qui Qui would say, RUDE.
I will say that the kid working there who helped me with the balloons was sweet.
Basically, overpriced as f*ck and I will try to go elsewhere in the future because rude and no.
Place rating: 3
Bergenfield, NJ
Cute little shop. However, it’s very tight in there. Super tight. Like my bag kept knocking things over and you cannot get through certain aisles if there are too many people.
However, if you just need some quick party or card supplies, this is the spot.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I was under «high stress’ as I was on my way to my brother’s funeral up the street at the RIVERSIDE and I stopped in to buy a Guest Book: Ken could not have
been MORE HELPFUL, SYMPATHETIC or UNDERSTANDING. He went
out of his way to find the appropriate book (which was priced reasonably) and
really said ‘all the right things’ which not only brought me comfort but
I will always remember! THANK YOU KEN! (And the book was very
well used-​). I will return on a happier occasion, though I never stay
on the UWS! A great experience at a time of extreme sorrow.
Place rating: 5
Norwood, NJ
Love this place, the people, and the prices are reasonable for UWS. Has everything you need for a party. Def recommended.
Place rating: 1
New York, NY
Figured I’d surprise my wife with balloons on her birthday. Balloons! Where do you even get proper helium balloons in Manhattan? Here, apparently.
I checked the hours… Great they close at 9:00! Checked my watch… 7:30. Plenty of time to hoof it (I’m woefully far from a subway stop, so I do a lot of walking). So I head that way, whistling to myself; filled with thoughts of a happy wife with balloons on her birthday.
I arrive 30 minutes later to a locked door and the lights off… one hour before the sign posted on their door claimed they closed.
The 30 minute return trip had decidedly less whistling.
Place rating: 4
Barcelona, Spain
Everytime I come back to New York for a visit I get postcards and little silly gadgets at this store. Why here? Well, because I am absolutely in love with the Upper West Side and because they always have the funniest cards and I always find the right one for every person and occasion. They also have all sorts of party planning stuff and you can find pretty much anything, even if it is not seasonal yet. If you need to wrap a gift and make it look amazing, you will find what you need here.
The staff are usually helpful although you will find someone having a bad day every so often, just like anywhere else…
I must have sent hundreds of cards I purchased in this store: birthdays, baby showers, weddings, divorces, thank you cards, you name it! Best card selection I’ve ever seen! And, of course, american flag paraphernalia to take back to Europe!
Place rating: 3
Hartford, CT
I came here looking for confetti, and it’s awesome to know a store like this exists on the UWS. They had the confetti — in fact, it was tons of different types of confetti. This would be the perfect place for any party supplies.
I will say, the store is pretty cramped. Service was a bit cold, but I found what I needed.
Place rating: 2
Manhattan, NY
For paper and stationery, there are better options. For party and other supplies, probably pretty good, but this is not what I was looking for. And it’s called Paper House.
Place rating: 4
Manhattan, NY
This is a great place for helium balloons. The only place on the UWS I could find where you can buy balloons and they inflate them with a helium tank and attach ribbons. I think they charge about $ 1 per balloon, so if you just need 1 or 2 dozen, this is much less expensive than having balloons delivered. And you get to choose the exact balloons you want.
As mentioned in the other reviews, they also have an extensive selection of party supplies, costumes, and greeting cards. Lots of kid-​themed party supplies like Dora, Thomas, Mickey Mouse, etc. AFAIK, this is the only store on the UWS with a full array of party supplies. But like most things in Manhattan, you pay extra for the convenience.
The service is a little gruff, but fine. Things are very packed-​in here and the aisles are narrow, so not a great place for strollers or grabby kids.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I’m giving Paper House 5 stars because it had exactly what I was looking for all week: adorable and pretty party supplies and goodies for my baby’s 1st birthday.
I searched everywhere for appropriate «1st birthday» paper plates, napkins, dishes, and decorations. No one — not Albee Baby, CVS, or grocery stores — had any full sets of party supplies. And, even though Paper House is a small store, it had everything I wanted, and more. I even had options. Dora the Explorer, thr Backyardigans, Sesame Street. Moms, you know what I’m talking about. :) … I chose the simple pink 1st birthday party set.
Note: the staff isn’t super friendly, but I didn’t care. The store is self explanatory.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Contrary to what you would believe, this place does not actually sell that much paper. They have a ton of cards and seasonal stationery, plus a whole section of things I would classify halfway between trinkets and tchotchkes. While I don’t know why anyone would want to buy these normally, they were great for the advent calendar I was doing with my friends.
There’s a little section in the back for mini-​boxes of various sizes, one section in the front for confetti, another side for seasonal things (they were on Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day last time I was in there), and some random party/​gift supplies like ribbon and balloons in the back. It’s not full-​blown enough to be called a party store, but it’s not just a stationery/​card store either. Most items are pretty well-​priced, and you’ll probably find something you need if you just wander through the place. The aisles are pretty narrow.
Place rating: 3
New York, NY
Now half its former size, crowded with stuff and customers. Not too friendly staff.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Don’t you wish there were cards for every occasion that would truly express your sentiments? Stuff like:
«We picked this gift up for your kid on the way to the birthday party.»
«Mom, you were just an O.K. parent.»
«Thanks for telling me about Unilocal three years after I was already using it.»
Well, you still won’t find it here, but you will find everything else you need for your salutation and festive needs. It’s crazy packed with the cards for this moments events AND they even have a Spanish section for your Abuelita AND a French section for your Mon Ami. Seriously, if you can’t find it here you are just making it up.
The only con is that there are too many choices. I took up to 30 minutes to get this year’s Mother’s Day cards. Forget little high end Papyrus or very low end Duane Reade. If you are near Paper House get your Festivus Card, a Statue of Liberty novelty headpiece and a coconut bra!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I love the paper house, you know why?
Because in July you can buy halloween costumes, including grass skirts, coconut bra’s and lei’s a plenty. You can also get harry potter plates and napkins, stickers with your name on them, pirate patches, kazoos, fake tattoo’s, piñata’s and handcuffs.
I absolutely did buy all of that stuff there for one outrageous party and I have to thank the paper house for stocking all of that and much much more at reasonable prices and within walking distance to my apartment.
I’ve yet to find just a fun store to buy random party items at. For those of you not on the UWS, the 2⁄3 express is right across the street. I know you want to come see what it’s all about!!!