Local Repair Guide
People, companies, and services that will help you maintain and fix your possessions
The most powerful method to reduce waste and overconsumption is to continue to use the possessions you already own. Take pride in the things you own and extend the life of your belongings.
Clothing Alterations & Repair
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The Big Keep
Workshops, services, and creative mending techniques by Libby Fearnley. Disrupt capitalism by KEEPING your favorite things! Mending is a small rebellion that has the power to collectively reshape consumerism and heal us on the inside, too.
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FABSCRAP
Hosting workshops, craft nights, panels, events, and a sustainable shop, this nonprofit organization is rethinking textile waste, creating an accessible materials resource while reducing the fashion industry’s impact on the planet.
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Grace Land New York
Tailoring, repairs, alterations, upholstery, custom design, curated vintage, and handmade goods in this Ridgewood based storefront.
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Sara Vetser
Sewing and embroidery education from Sara Vetser, a sustainable small business owner who creates upcycled apparel and accessories.
Electronics Repurposing & Repair
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Oliver Clark
Soldering services, e-waste sculpture building, and collector of vintage stereo gear.
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Electronics R Us
Repairs for iPhone, iPad, tablet, laptops, computers, video game consoles and more by John Titor’s storefront on the Bushwick/Williamsburg border.
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The Lamp Surgeon
Lamp restoration, repairs, and rewiring by Roy Schneit. Voted #1 NY Lamp Repair Service by NY Magazine.
Jewelry Repair
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Bushwick Jewelry Casting
Intro classes on soldering, jewelry casting, stone setting, enameling, metalsmithing, and more by jewelry designer Scott Fowler.
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Edgar's Jewelry & Diamonds
Jewelry repair, custom jewelry, engagement rings and more from a Bushwick based storefront.
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AJ's Jewelry On Myrtle Avenue
Stem and crown replacement, replacement watch crystals, regular maintenance, and larger overhauls from a Bushwick based storefront.
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Fitzgerald Jewelry
Jewelry repairs, stone and metal recycling, and custom engagement and wedding rings from a Williamsburg based storefront.
Bike Maintenance & Repair
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Red Door and Rad Wheels
Bike repair, diagnostics, demos, and up-cycling vintage and used bikes by this independent Bicycle shop In Maspeth Queens.
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Haven Cycles
Bike check-ups, tune-ups, replacements, builds, and installs by this Bushwick based shop. They also host free clothing swaps and repair events.
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Harvest Cyclery
Custom builds, paint jobs, frame modifications, and repairs by this Bushwick based shop.
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Ridgewood Rides
Bike maintenance workshops and group bike rides with Ridgewood based neighbors.
Watch Repair
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Ridgewood Shoe Repair, Keys and More
Shoe repairs, watch repairs, knife sharpening, keys, and more at this Ridgewood based storefront.
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146 Watch Repair
Simple and complex repairs for all types of watches: digital, mechanical, automatic, vintage, modern, windup and quartz from this East Williamsburg based storefront.
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AJ's Jewelry On Myrtle Avenue
Stem and crown replacement, replacement watch crystals, regular maintenance, and larger overhauls from this Bushwick based storefront.
Knife Sharpening
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Ridgewood Shoe Repair, Keys and More
Shoe repairs, watch repairs, knife sharpening, keys, and more at this Ridgewood based storefront.
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I Like Food
Knife sharpening offered at this vegan friendly takeaway spot in the back of Aunt Ginny’s bar in Ridgewood.
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Green Point Knives
Mobile knife and tool sharpening in rotating locations across NYC. Selling exceptional kitchen knives online and on the trucks.
Circular NYC’s Map
For more resources, check out Circular NYC’s map of zero waste and reuse stores, electronics repair stores, vintage stores, greenmarkets and gardens, clothing alteration and repair, and circular economy organizations.
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