Cool shop that gets some dope skate fashion from time to time. Customer service outside of the store front is basically nonexistent though. Good luck getting them to answer an email, pricing was ok though. read more

came here because they had a chocolate deck i wanted. this was my first skateboard purchase and all the employees were super kind, patient, and professional when they were explaining the different setups and helping me choose parts, which i appreciated as a beginner! yay :) read more

I mostly go to their Brooklyn location but labor is by far my favorite skate shop. Nice workers, good product, helpful staff, lots of variety, and they are the fairest in terms of their raffles as well. I like their variety and I also really like their designs on their own clothes. Nothing bad to say about them! read more

Have had a lot of trouble with an online order. I ended up just trying to go in to pick it up, but the Brooklyn store was closed during its posted hours. They have nice stuff and were pleasant on email but aren't easy to deal with in person or online. read more

I've been skating for about 20 years and I have to say my most pleasant experience buying a skateboard was at this shop. Hands down. Service was great, selection was on point, staff knew their stuff. They made you feel welcome and wanted as a customer. Suggestions were solid, they were patient and friendly with my young children. Pricing was also reasonable! Same as what you'd expect to pay anywhere - no Manhattan premium, no bargain basement. That being said - I did see some shoes that I liked in they store but none that were in my size :( read more

I went here to buy a board for some wall art and it was a nice experience, a guy helped me out and his name was Diego I think and he was mellow and calm the whole process. It was a regular board price and overall really nice! read more

I came all the way to this store to buy my first skateboard and think this guy was having a bad day. Once I walked in this guy comes out from the back cursing and banging boards around. Since the other guy was assisting a customer I decided to ask him if I can try a few boards... he has a huge SIGH with his back turned to me, turns around and starts throwing boards in front of me then disappears. He came back and apologized, explained a few things about the boards but I left because at that point I just didn't care. Really weird first impression of Labor and the reviews I've read. Reason why I started there first. Oh well...never going back. I rather go to zumiez first before I ever go back to labor, but if you're reading reviews about skateboard shops, go to KCDC in Williamsburg! Super awesome people. I'm having a lot of fun with my first skateboard! read more

Best customer service I have ever received from a skateshop. They go above and beyond for their customers. James is the man! Upton and I really appreciated how helpful and accommodating you were to us. Guys, please stop in to see them and support the best skate shop in NY. Paul read more

First of all, I know absolutely nothing about skateboards. I don't ride skateboards. I don't know what makes a good skateboard. A total uninformed customer. But I was looking to buy a board for a birthday gift for my younger brother (read: I wanted to get him something that would blow his mind and make it the Best Birthday Ever™) The guys at Labor were incredibly helpful and patient, walking me through the different parts and giving me advice on deck sizes and types of skateboards. Even when I was stuck for a solid ten minutes or so trying to pick a design, they never rushed me and instead, tried to help me figure out what a thirteen year old boy might like. The service was phenomenal. After picking out a deck, they walked me through the process, from describing what trucks do to picking out wheels, and so on. They assembled the skateboard and boxed it promptly, while also servicing other customers. Would definitely recommend. All smiles and a big thanks from the birthday boy! read more

Labor Skate Shop - Skate Shops Near Me - New York, New York

Guys there were really nice. Great deals on items and cool shirts. Free grip with boards

I'm very much a casual skateboarder now but I still enjoy every aspect of the culture, and Labor is very much a staple in the NYC skateboarding scene. I drop by the shop to browse every few weeks and try to support as much as I can, buying a t-shirt, a hoodie, a hat, or a pair of shoes almost every visit. The owner is super nice and I've never felt unwelcome for coming to the shop without a skateboard or just looking around and not buying anything. I've visited the Brooklyn location as well, and am super impressed and proud of everyone at Labor for their success and commitment to New York skateboarding. Recently placed a purchase on their web store to support the shop during COVID-19, and received the order in just a couple of days. Also their shop tees and hoodies are really good quality and some of my favorites! Thanks so much for all that you do! See you very soon! read more

Great shop with wonderful service, high quality shop gear (love my shirt), and blazing fast shipping. Amazing sneaker raffles! Recommended with confidence! read more

Popped in to pick up a deck for my youngest daughter, as we were nearby skating, and impulsive. They set her up with a sweet Sticks and Stones deck, tailored to kids, and gave it an awesome pinstrip in the grip tape to let the cool green color shine through. She is in love with it, and we are very happy parents. Great knowledgeable nice staff, great selection of decks, trucks wheels and gear. Set my kiddo up with a sweet ride. We highly recommend Labor Skate! read more

Great shop for starters to buy first skateboard, sneaker, clothing. The team is knowledgeable and great place to hangout

I was just visiting NYC to reunite with the German family I au paired for. In the 10 years since I lived with them, the boy has begun getting into skating. I wanted to get him something related to remember his first trip to the states with. Labor happened to be close to our hotel and I'm so happy they were. The guys were friendly and enthusiastic and threw in stickers and and zines about European skating to encourage him to keep at it. The kid ended up wearing the Labor hat I bought for the rest of the trip. This is a very special shop. read more

Labor is a real skate shop. No boutique vibe or any crap like that. Everyone there is super friendly and they know skateboarding. Thanks for being great guys read more

Labor Skate Shop - Yerr - Skate Shops Near Me - New York, New York

Super friendly staff and a pretty decent variety of decks and parts. Pretty average prices and was a great place to go for my first board.

Classic New York skateshop complete with a wall full of local board brands(Frog, DOA, 5Boro etc), a bench outside to set up boards and a great community of skaters hanging around the shop. I ended up not buying anything but the owner James was nonetheless very helpful and engaging. read more

Great shop and fantastic owner ... always conducts fair raffles and never disappoints

I suggest everybody that has the intention of shopping at Labor Skate Shop to find a different shop. I was treated rudely, cursed at, and yelled at just for the reason of being there. Someone else left there trash behind and the clerk accused me of leaving it without any knowledge whatsoever. Service is very poor!!! read more

We were visiting NYC and my son needed a new deck and when we searched for best skate shops, Labor was one of the top shops listed. We were welcomed and my son received such great information and service. He ended up with a house deck and he loves it. It's nice to get a deck from a place you visit. My son has purchased decks from cities like San Diego to Durango Colorado. This one is a winner! read more

Got my first skateboard today and ask them for help. Super chill, gave me advice and helped me with the whole thing I'll never forget the experience. read more

Great local shop ran by skaters for skaters. Good selection for the size of the store. Staff is very knowledgeable, helpful and laid back. read more

Great product and great customer service! The guy James not only remembers me, but remembers my boyfriend and his circle of friends! I used to manage a skateshop and I've heard a few customers coming into the shop I worked at, complaining about how small Labor is. Those haters don't know what they are talking about, and probably are Penny riders or longboarders bc this shop has everything a real skateboarder needs! They also have gift cards! read more

Labor is a skater's skateshop. It is very hard goods focused and will almost always have something you'd be stoked on, otherwise they will special order it for you. Their shoe selection has been bulking up, as well as their soft goods. They also sponsor a lot of skate video premieres, have events, and even brought a fun all city contest to NYC. Stop by, you'll be happy you did! read more

Skateboarders have a ritual when it comes to visiting other cities and they like to purchase shop decks or anything that they purchase that will remind them about their visit to another city, essentially a piece of memorabilia. My biggest mistake could've been coming to the shop at 7:50 PM on a Saturday night because we were out of towners and didnt know our way around the NYC subway. When we arrived at the shop on a rainy evening with another individual that still shopping at the shop. As soon as we open the door, we were told that the shop was closed and come back tomorrow and which was followed by the door being shut on us. I tried to explain that we were fro out of town and visiting the city for the day, they simply ignored me. The funny part of this situation was that we ended up having dinner across the street at DIMES and while we were waiting, we noticed the last shopper left at 8:20 and the guys from the shop didn't leave till 8:30 PM. To me, I know I have 10 mins left and I would quickly shopped and wouldn't had wasted time by buying something before the clock struck 8 PM. Please don't let my experience discourage, but teach you to come to the shop when they open if you don't want to deal with what I had to deal with. read more

James and the Crew at Labor are great, best Skate Shop in the city.

I wanted to get a new deck for my suvonyier from New York and this is the shop I choose. It wasn't tricky getting there just took the subway and used google maps. The place itself is quite tight, but pretty impressive how they set it up. They have clothes from a bunch of skater brands, shoes, wheels, trucks and the decks itself. They helped guide me through were I should look for a 8.00-ish board size. Their selection was great, some meme-ish ones, serious ones, and some basic ones. I choose a 8.06 drawn with marker(it looks like it, it isn't really drawn on with a marker) alligator one. I also got some wheels which were recommended by the worker there. A very chill vibe, if I came to New York I would definitely shop for another board here. Now I only got a deck and some new wheels cause I had some trucks at home,, so I haven't assembled it yet but will update when I do"". But the board seems pretty solid I mean I've already dropped it and banged it on a fence already, and the paint hasn't chipped so good sign. They give an option where they can put on the grip tap for you but it was raining and it wasn't the best condition. read more

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Great place to hangout/wait out the rain and setup a new deck.

I haven't skated in over a decade. Walking in felt like being at local shop again.

Found a deck I've been looking for everywhere and couldn't find anywhere, right here in Chinatown! Yay! Really nice guys, cool selection, and excellent attitude free customer service. I highly highly recommend Labor and am excited to visit again! read more

I can't say how glad I am that I came to this store vs buying on line or going to any other store. As soon as I walked in I was greeted not with one of those pressured can I help you greetings. I explained I have not skated in years, I already knew the set up I wanted but I wanted to hear what advice the staff had to give and it was dead on what I wanted. One of the guys who helped me named Corey just went back and forth about different set ups that I could try out that I didn't even know showed me a number of boards let me try them out to see how they feel not once did he try to up sell me into buying the most expensive things in the store but he made sure I got good quality items. Every thing in the store from clothes to equipment was top of the line anyways but he worked with my budget even got a discount and set up. Even after the board was set up I sat and just vibed with the guys there talking about places to skate and other crazy stories. Overall great service even greater prices. Will be back again and again and again ! read more

This place is great. Small little shop with a HUGE selection. They carry decks for lots of cool companies you don't often see in stores. The staff is super helpful and there is no pretentious skater attitude if you ask them questions. Prices are the same as what you would pay if you bought it online, actually a couple bucks cheaper. I recommend you check it out. read more