Kove Brothers Hardware

This family-run shop has been in business since 1920, serving NYC’s commercial, janitorial and personal hardware needs. It stocks a large array of True Value products and the staff is patient and helpful—essential when you want to find a replacement bulb for a hard-to-find fixture but need another person to install it. (How many people does it take….) It also handles special tasks like rewiring lamps and carries a ton of building materials for contractors, including insulation, drywall and a large selection of glass and plexiglass.