Any plumber or contractor will tell you that Home Depot doesn't stock everything. The Bronx HD's especially are out of stock on a lot of useful items so it behooves us to find good plumbing supply stores in the Bronx.
Enter Central Plumbing Supply.
First of all, parking may be problematic here. I can never find street parking on White Plains Road, so I end up having to park on 213 street. There's a fire plug
In front of the store so only park in front if someone else can sit in your car's driver seat while you shop.
Also, Central is a little more expensive than Home Depot, and that's virtually always the sad reality for those of us who try to patronize small businesses that serve various home improvement supplies. Also, they have many items that Home Depot doesn't stock.
But the service and convenience makes up for it. Everyone working here is very courteous and knowledgeable. And PATIENT!
My father tells me to buy things at the plumbing supply place, I buy them, then he tells me he needed another size than what he had previously told me. I had to make returns.
Returns, even with credit cards, are hassle free, however they have some exceptions on what you can return so be sure to read the signs at the counter carefully.
I had to make two returns in one afternoon and they handled it very patiently and courteously without a grumble. And that's what impresses me about Central Plumbing Supplies above all, and that's why they get five stars from me. Please don't take advantage of their courteous nature though. I'll feel guilty if this review encourages such behavior!
So overall, it's more expensive than Home Depot, parking can be a hassle, but they are very well stocked and the employees are really great.
I highly recommend Central Plumbing Supply. read more