All 33 flea markets in New York, mapped.

The dealers arrive at dawn, and so should you

Most New York flea markets run at weekends only, and several are seasonal or move from year to year, so confirm the current day and address before going. The real finds disappear early: dealers and designers work the stalls in the first hour, and by early afternoon you are looking at what they passed on. Bring cash for smaller sellers, and expect to haggle gently on vintage but not on food.

Visiting: what to know before you go

Chelsea Flea

Every Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 to 17:00, year-round, rain or shine, at 29 West 25th Street, with 50 to 60 vintage and antiques dealers (Brooklyn Flea).

Brooklyn Flea

Weekends 10:00 to 17:00 under the DUMBO Archway at 80 Pearl Street (Brooklyn Flea); check the season before you go.

Go early

The dealers who know what they are doing buy in the first hour; by noon the good pieces have gone.

Questions people ask

What are the best flea markets in New York?

Chelsea Flea for antiques, Brooklyn Flea for vintage and food, and Grand Bazaar NYC on the Upper West Side on Sundays.

When is the best time to go to a New York flea market?

Early in the morning, ideally at opening. Most run at weekends only, and the best items go in the first hour.

How many flea markets are there in New York?

NUM's directory maps 33 flea markets and street markets in the city.

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