Home Depot Right At Home In Bed Stuy
Today’s article about the Home Depot that opened in Bed Stuy last year creates the impression that business is booming. “It’s excitement all day long,” said Ricky Campbell, the manager of the store. Personally, we’re thrilled the store opened–no more shlepps over to Sunset Park (except to restock the propane for the grill), but we…
Today’s article about the Home Depot that opened in Bed Stuy last year creates the impression that business is booming. “It’s excitement all day long,” said Ricky Campbell, the manager of the store. Personally, we’re thrilled the store opened–no more shlepps over to Sunset Park (except to restock the propane for the grill), but we were surprised at the description of how busy the store is. Frankly, we’ve always been struck at how un-crowded the store has been when we’ve been there. The article makes a lot of how the store is conveniently located smack in the middle of the brownstone renovation renaissance, citing owners from nearby Hancock Street as well as Crown Heights and Prospect Heights (home to one guy who estimated dropping $20K on supplies for his reno so far). Local leaders grouse that Home Depot failed to hire some of their referrals–but the store claims to hire 70 to 80 percent of its employees from the neighborhoods where the stores are located. In addition, some local paint and hardware stores report having suffered since the bib-box arrival. Net-net, we’ve gotta believe the store has had, and will continue to have, a positive impact on the surrounding area.
Big-Box Store in Tough Area [NY Times]
When they opened last summer they did not have propane yet–glad to hear they will be getting it!
I was told that they couldn’t have propane because their location is within a certain number of feet from a public school. had to trek out to LIC to get propane last summer.
I like this new Home Depot because it is less crowded and insane – and closer to my home.
“…was told that once the weather warms up they will sell/replace propane tanks.”
huh. I hope that’s true. Last time I went there (for the specific purpose of getting a new tank) they said they weren’t allowed to sell propane at all. Neighborhood/zoning/whatnot.
It is illegal to refill propane tanks in the 5 boroughs. It is also illegal to operate a a propane grill within 10 feet of any building structure. Basically your grill is supposed to be at least 10 feet away from the house and 10 feet from any perimeter fence.(Anyone who has a propane grill and has less than a 22 ft wide backyard is in violation). Of course none of these laws are enforced.
Spoke with someone in the garden department at the Bed Stud HD and was told that once the weather warms up they will sell/replace propane tanks. Something about storing the tanks in cold weather being dangerous.
I’ve found that the Bed Stuy HD is not as well stocked as Ft Hamilton; however, there always seems to be staff around to help. Usually Lowes follows HD. I’m hoping they do so soon!
My local hardware store on Fulton near Nostrand rocks. I’ve been pleasantly surprised that they usually have any smaller items I need. Including drywall screws. Don’t forget your local hardware store for smaller items!!
I think Pinchek on Flatbush and Bergen does prophane tanks (not sure if they refill your existing one or replace it with another).
I second the question about propane– we just inherited a gas grill & don’t know where to refill that tank. Do we really have to hike out to HD in ft. hamilton?
I have probably spent $10,000 if not more at the Bed-Stuy HD and was also shocked to walk in last Saturday to discover that every single drywall screw was out of stock except the 4″. I will still shop there however because every time I’ve been to the one in Queens, and the lines there are a nightmare.
BTW – stay away from the rear self-pay machine on the left; it has a bi-polar disorder!
Bed-Stuy HD does not carry propane for grills?