With great reluctance for my upcoming task of a major overhaul-- overdue cleaning, I needed two pairs each of goggles, household gloves and masks. Without the luxury of time or money, Kove Bros. is within the proximity of my workplace. This hardware store is family own and operated serving the Chelsea community and beyond. The staff was able to assist my needs who, at first glance, thought I was attaining all these objects to be used as a Halloween costume. AIJA! How difficult is it for one to understand my need to attain these essential objects for a major overhaul cleaning? 1 Goggle + 1 Household gloves (set) $5.99 2 Masks $2.99 1 Household gloves $2.49 Totals $12.49 (with sales tax) + One giant headache calls for pure exhaustion!! read more

Kove Brothers Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - New York, New York

This family-run, independent hardware store is the stuff of American dreams. The moment you walk in, they ask, "whatcha looking for?" and direct you straight to it. The kind of attention and care you get here beats out every corporate conglomerate in New York. If you're lucky, Pat will greet you at the door: she's especially thoughtful and helpful. 5 stars!!!!!!'n read more

This place is great - all the people inside are so helpful. This is such a wonderful neighborhood staple - it's been around since the 1930's - so I try to shop here as often as possible to support the small business in the neighborhood. read more

Kove Brothers Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Neighborhood Mom and Pop hardware store. It's a old school Manhattan Mom and Pop store. If you've been to the old school mangenarro's you'll know what i mean. So don't come here looking for good service but a gritty ny experience. They have a wide variety of items but to me they are very pricey for this neighborhood. The big ole box store down the block has similar items and at a more affordable price. To me i usually only come here to get keys made. Still a bit pricey but convenient. read more

I give this place 5 stars, because there aren't many businesses in NYC anymore that have knowledgeable employees who know the product they are selling. This place has a great selection, and a great staff. There are very few good independent hardware stores, so I am grateful for this place and I hope it is around for awhile as small business in NY are rapidly disappearing due to gentrification/rent hikes. read more

what a hidden gem of a hardware store. a real mom and pop shop that had so many items i couldn't find anywhere else. if they didn't have something they will order it for .. all the staff is friendly and its so great to have them in our neighborhood. i recommend them for all your hardware etc needs. we need to keep them around so please do shop there. read more

I came in Kove Bros Hardware looking for something very specific (butane for a food torch). Like any hardware store in NYC, they have to fit a lot of items in a small amount of space. So while it appears a bit messy of sorts, there's a place for everything. The gentleman behind the counter was extremely attentive and very helpful. With each customer before me and myself included, he provided undivided attention along with recommendations that would fit my needs. read more

The staff here spent a lot of time patiently helping me with a broken doorknob--from diagnosing the problem to figuring out what kind of piece was missing to doing some of the repair work themselves in-store (for free!). The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, even for people like me who know nothing about hardware. They probably spent ten minutes with me on a $3 sale: this is an old-fashioned place with A+ customer service. read more

Excellent customer service. O'Neil was patient and thorough, even concerned that I may be looking for the wrong sized item. I had half the information needed to buy a certain size fluorescent light bulb, and my selection turned out to be right. I greatly appreciate the time he took to show me all my options. Will be making this my go-to hardware store for the stuff I need for work. Thanks, guys. read more

I went in to this store this morning inquiring about purchasing sand. I was informed that it only came in 40lb bags. I then asked if they carried cactus soil, as it is usually sand-based. The man behind the counter said no, that they only have 40lb bags. As I was exiting the store, I heard him mutter "Go to the BEACH!" I turned around and confronted him, indicating that it was a rude comment, and that I would NOT be back! As an African-American woman, a professional and small business owner looking for sand for a children's project, I can't help wonder if he would have been as rude to a person of a "lighter" ethnic background! read more

This morning I was walking my dog before the rain started. Kove Bros - one of the few remaining family hardware stores in Chelsea, had opened despite the coming storm. They actually had a small supply of the coveted "D" battery which had vanished in the pre-Sandy shopping frenzy yesterday. I had left the apt. without my wallet or cash. The owner gave me four batteries and told me to come back after the storm to pay. That would not have happened at Home Depot, Duane Reade or CVS. Support Kove Bros. and your remaining local businesses whenever you can!! Without them, true neighborhoods don't exist. Thank you Kove Bros.! read more

Funny little neighborhood hardware store. Yes, they make keys!!!

This place is great - no-nonsense items, helpful employees. I've gone to the other big hardware stores in the area (lowes & home depot) and the reality is that at Kove you can find 99% of the same items, twice as fast. The employees are incredibly helpful from the most basic asks to the more specific ones. Will keep going here because of the quality of their service. Also always nice to support a local business. read more

Nice guys. Pretty friendly and helpful. Pointed me in the right direction and off o went.

Kove Brothers packs a lot of items into that space. For halogen light bulbs and duplicate keys, it's my go to place. They are always there for friendly and helpful solutions to DIY problems. Prices always seem very reasonable. It's the kind of place I would have gone to with my Dad on a Saturday morning in a much smaller town. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable, they were willing to meet my needs as efficiently as possible. I enjoyed my experience

Fully agree with the previous review. The people at Kove Bros. are always helpful, and happy to carry out a small repair for free. The store is a wonderful asset to the neighborhood. read more

They have everything, and are always helpful. I went to three hardware stores this week looking for a replacement screw for a tea kettle, and finally found it at Kove Brothers. I should have gone there first! read more

Very helpful people. I'm glad they sell industrial strength cleaners. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Unhelpful, dis-organized, clueless. This store is like a mad hoarder's attic, There is stuff everywhere and in no logical order. On the several times I have had to pick up the odd item, I have NEVER had a good experience. I have noticed if you have breasts that there is a much better chance of at least getting some attention - although perhaps not the kind you were after, If this is what "neighborhood feel" is all about, then it can't change quick enough. I hate to say it, but go to Home depot - better service, range and price. read more

Fantastic old school New York hardware store. Has just about everything and a helpful, knowledgeable staff. Best option in the neighborhood.

Very attentive and helpful staff. Only needed to replace one screw. The staff member took the time to find the two screws that were the closest match. The pack of 20 screws was only $1.59 for a pack of screws yet the service was no different than if I was purchasing a larger item. read more

If you need something they got it.this is a real honest to goodness hardware store.this place is great the guys are frendly,smart and direct. read more

Landed up with a flat tire in from of Kove Bros. this morning. Panicking about what to do a friend suggested I search for a can of flx a flat. Dubious that I'd find it in Manhattan, I found it at Kove Bro. Not only that, someone came out and filled my tire for me. Amazing customer service and they truly have everything. Plus, glad to see a long time neighborhood staple (92 years they told me) still thriving. read more

A fantastic neighborhood hardware store that may be small in size but has everything you require in the way of hardware needs. The staff is knowledgeable and available to answer questions or find what you need. With apologies to Home Depot, this store knocks the orange coats out of the park. read more

So bossy and never wait on you in order. whoever is the loudest, and speaks in spanish they will wait on first regardless of whether you were politely waiting for them to finish helping a prior customer. And when I was asking them which glue to use, the guy said, "have you used to crazy glue before?" to which i answered no without thinking. when later in the conversation i said I used it a bit once to repair ceramic piece he went on and on about "why did you say no before when I asked you? you should've said yes. did you not understand me? okay lets start again, have you used crazy glue before?" seriously for like 5 minutes. So rude. I don'T know why he was fixating on such a trivial aspect of the business. Never going ever again. read more

Great little mom and pop store! Surprisingly well stocked for such a small store, but with a much more knowledgable and helpful staff than a big store. They took the time to work with me to solve a problem even though it was a small sale. I'm glad there are still places like this in Manhattan. Excellent. read more

The guys who work here are very helpful. I had bought something and ended up not using it and they allowed me to return it for store credit. I also was having problems catching a mouse in my apartment and instead of telling me to buy more new traps, the owner of the store (I think) told me to keep the ones I had but wrap a string around the bait. Caught it within days. THANK YOU! read more

the worst experience i ever had. they quote you one price but when the service was actually done, ie had a piece of glass cut, they quoted me another price. i would have it written down inititially but did not realize they wer so DISHONEST. BUYER BEWARE. DO NOT PATRONIZE. read more