The News
Welcome to RefindNYC by Housing Works! Dive into our news and views on sustainability, trends, and more, all based on our 30 years of experience curating the best Thrift Shops NYC has to offer.
The West Village: Where Fashion, Creativity, and Community Meet
Every Housing Works Thrift Shop supports the same powerful mission: providing housing, healthcare, and lifesaving services for New Yorkers impacted by homelessness and HIV/AIDS. Yet each store develops its own...
Horny for House by Mia Moretti
Shop a collection of custom vintage T-shirts designed by Mia Moretti, a DJ and producer known for her classic, vocal, and gospel house sets. Hear from Mia on how this...
Emily's Edit: Vintage Fashion Trends for Spring
Curating a new selection of handpicked pieces for Emily’s Edit is always the highlight of my week. I carefully comb through the racks of clothes searching for the most unique, high quality, and luxurious pieces I can...
Vintage Valentine's ❤️
Dear Valentine, In the midst of celebrating love in all its forms, don’t forget to treat yourself! This collection is an invitation to indulge. Statement pieces that transform the everyday....
R.J. Graziano: A Belt, a Bag, and a Standing Ovation
A Belt, a Bag, and a Standing Ovation Celebrating an Archival Gift from R.J. Graziano Some collections feel like a curtain call. Others feel like opening night. This one? A...
3 Reasons to Thrift Your Gift This Holiday
The holiday season is in full swing, and it’s overwhelming trying to find the right gifts for your family, your friends, your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your work wife, your...
Quiet Confidence: Daniel's Staff Picks
This month’s Staff Picks collection explores the art of timeless dressing — thoughtful pieces that ground your wardrobe in simplicity, quality, and quiet confidence. Designed for those who appreciate a...
Shawna’s Staff Picks: Our Top Fall 2025 Fashion Trends
By Shawna Ferguson Cool nights, foggy mornings, and crisp afternoons. Fall is here and as the first leaves are changing, so are our wardrobes. Whether we’re unearthing a one-of-a-kind vintage...