Thu 17 May 2007
It’s Easy
10 Rockefeller Plaza (5th & 6th Aves.)/212-586-8880
Weekdays 8am–6pm.
The Edge: Will do those “wait-in-line” chores for you. § Cuts through the red tape if you need renewal of passports, visas, etc. Will wait in line for you for all sorts of needs. Deluxe.
Personal & repair services
Personal services
quality style service value: 29 29 49 39
Thu 17 May 2007
Galowitz Photographics
50 E. 13th St. (Broadway & University Place)/212-505-7190
Weekdays 8:15am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–4pm (closed Sat Memorial Day–Labor Day).
The Edge: Everything for your photographs. § Top-quality full-service photo lab—makes old photos updated. Does large blowups, good for parties or business events.
Personal & repair services
Personal services
quality style service value: 47 47 47 37
Thu 17 May 2007
Micro-Ovens of New York
970 Woodmansten Place (Bronx, NY)/718-823-7101
Weekdays 8:30am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–noon.
The Edge: Fixes microwaves. § Since 1976 an authorized service center for 10 oven makers, including Amana, Panasonic, and Sharp. Makes house calls all over the metropolitan area. No credit cards.
Personal & repair services
Ovens
Thu 17 May 2007
Brownstone Brothers Moving & Storage
426 E. 91st St. (1st & York Aves.)/212-289-1511
Weekdays 9am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–1pm.
The Edge: Widely used and no complaints. § Expensive, but careful movers. Very service-oriented. The owner brags that they were rated by the May 1998 New York Magazine as “Best in the City.” § “Careful and helpful. Tops!”
Personal & repair services
Movers
quality style service value: 45 37 45 45
Thu 17 May 2007
Big John Moving
1602 1st Ave. (83rd St.)/212-734-3300
Weekdays 9am–5pm.
The Edge: Careful movers. § Also sells moving supplies, boxes, wraps, paper, etc. No credit cards. § “Reasonable and careful.” “Blew the estimate on my move. Only takes cash.”
Personal & repair services
Movers
quality style service value: 41 38 42 42
Thu 17 May 2007
MicroEcologies
141 E. 61st St., 2nd floor (Lexington Ave.)/212-755-3265
Weekdays 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, or by appointment at your home/office.
The Edge: Makes sure your environment is safe. § Makes house/office calls to search out environmental hazards—mold, lead poisoning, asbestos, and other potential hazards. Consultation fee starts at $250.
Personal & repair services
Miscellaneous
Thu 17 May 2007
Henry Westpfal and Company
105 W. 30th St. (6th & 7th Aves.)/212-563-5990
Weekdays 9am–6pm.
The Edge: The sharpest edge! § Sells scissors (from cuticle cutters to leather-working tools). Also stocks left-handed tools. Sharpens everything.
Personal & repair services
Miscellaneous
Thu 17 May 2007
French-American Reweaving Company
119 W. 57th St., Room 1406 (6th & 7th Aves.)/212-765-4670
Weekdays 10:30am–5:30pm, Sat 11am–2pm (closed Sat July–Aug)..
The Edge: A lifesaver for fabrics. § In business for 60 years. Will repair and mend knits and scarves, plus a range of fabrics, including silks and leathers. Quality work. Prices depend on the state of the fabric. No credit cards.
Personal & repair services
Miscellaneous
Thu 17 May 2007
Dial-A-Secretary
212-348-9575
By appointment.
The Edge: Makes everything possible. § 24-hour turnaround—typing and copying services. Quality work.
Personal & repair services
Miscellaneous
Thu 17 May 2007
Compushine
302 E. 60th St. (Park & Madison Aves.)/212-371-9700
Weekdays by appointment 9am–5pm.
The Edge: Help for the computer impaired. § See Craig Cohen. Provides computer services for private and business needs. Will train you and add programs for you. Designs web sites. § “Best service, best value, knowledgeable. Very good teaching skills for both beginners and advanced users.”
Personal & repair services
Miscellaneous