Jorge's Laundromat

Across uptown Manhattan, laundromats anchor blocks where wash-and-fold services sit beside do-it-yourself bays. A block from the A/B/C trains, Jorge’s Laundromat sits ready for the neighborhood’s steady stream of strollers and stacks of delicates that need careful handling. Straight from the sidewalk, the front doors slide open to reveal rows of gleaming machines and folding tables tucked in the back. At 1645 Amsterdam Ave, they run top-to-bottom loads on both front- and top-loaders, then fold or hang clothes for customers who drop off bags. Need detergent or dryer sheets? They stock small bottles and green sheets at cost beside the pickup counter. To arrange service across Manhattan and the Bronx, dial 212-926-2345. Use the directions just south of the George Washington Bridge via Route 9A.