New York Video
New York, NY 10022-6367
Phone: (212) 888-4545
- Directions:
- 6, F, V at 51st St
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am
Editorial Review for New York Video – by Melissa Kirsch
The Scene
VHS covers are laminated to the size of records and set up in bins, so flipping through movies is sort of like browsing through old LPs at a garage sale. The films are divided into clever, unusual genres, like "Mad Scientists," "Courtroom Dramas" and "Movies With Animals," in addition to being cross-referenced by actors and decades.
The Goods
They claim to have every movie ever, but you'd have to be a real film buff to test them. The top-notch stock certainly seems comprehensive, however. This is that rare video store that's strong in simply every section--and it's even come up with its own sections for unclassifiable movies. From new release to indie rarity, it's all here. In addition to rentals, NY Video also sells DVDs and VHS tapes displayed in glass cases.
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User Reviews for New York Video
01/25/2008 Posted by Heli0tr0pe
The best video store in New York City and maybe in the entire country, or even the world. No, I'm not exaggerating! Over 20,000 titles, friendly and super-knowledgeable staff, and they order everything for their stock of DVDs and VHS -- I mean EVERYthing. They've been around forever at this location (since early 1987 I think), which is not easy in their neighborhood; I don't even think Blockbuster managed to survive there. So you KNOW that N.Y. Video has the goods! (1st-time message.)
Pros: Huge selection, attentive staff, good atmosphere.
Cons: None.
04/04/2007 Posted by cineaste22
Terriffic store! They've really got it all. Really great rental specials (most notably the two-for-one tuesdays) keep me coming back. The knowledgeable staff are extremely helpful when it comes to finding that movie with that one guy who was in that thing with that actress that time. Definitely the best store in the neighborhood, if not the entire city.
Pros: Great selection, customer service, cute cat
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