ABF

Building supply spots aren’t glamorous, but the right one saves time and money. ABF keeps things practical in Long Island City, a neighborhood where warehouse conversions meet old-school grit. It’s easy to spot the storefront sign on 29th Street; the address is 38-11 29th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, near the elevated tracks that hum at dusk. Plumbing pipes, insulation batts, fasteners, hardware kits, tool rentals—order the basics online or grab them off the shelves here. Roofing shingles and sheet goods sit in the back; the loading bays face the alley behind a row of auto shops. Contractors swing by before dawn, but weekend DIYers still find space to browse. Call ahead if a project feels uncertain; the number to dial is (718) 361-5634. They won’t quote figures over the phone but can confirm stock levels or cut sheets for hard-to-find sizes. Use the map link below to plot your route: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c25f2cf398a0bd:0x7f07dd5a20e07e5b. The building sits between light-industrial blocks and a single bodega, a quiet corner where tools outnumber foot traffic after five.