More Than a Hardware Store
Watch parties, marathon weekend, and a fresh mural every year — we're part of what makes this block feel like home.
For nearly 40 years, New York Paint & Hardware has been a fixture of the Upper East Side. Between helping you with your projects, you'll find us out on 1st Ave — painting murals, hosting watch parties, and showing up for the neighborhood.
Our Mural, Repainted Every Year
Every year around NYC Marathon weekend, we repaint the mural on our 1st Ave wall. It's become a little Upper East Side landmark — neighbors stop to watch it go up, and no two years look alike.
Events We Host & Love
Game Watch Parties
When the city's teams play, 1st Ave comes alive — including the night the Knicks brought home the championship.
Marathon Weekend
Every fall the NYC Marathon rolls through — and it's when we repaint the mural. Race-day energy right outside our door.
Flea & Flower Markets
When the weather turns, find the UES flea and flower markets — a perfect excuse to stroll, shop local, and stop in.
Scenes From the Block
Come Be Part of It
Stop by 1668 1st Ave, say hi (our shop cat Bunz holds court), and keep an eye here and on our Google profile for what's next.
Family-owned · Est. 1986