Modell's Sporting Goods - Note: This store location is closed

Sporting-goods stores once dotted Midtown, offering everything from cleats to camping gear within blocks of Grand Central. Modell’s at 51 E 42nd St was one of those familiar storefronts, a quick stop for commuters or tourists who needed a last-minute duffel or a pair of running shorts. While the category still thrives in the city, this particular location has closed, leaving a gap in the neighborhood’s retail rhythm. The address remains tied to the area’s history of convenient shopping, where office workers and visitors alike could pick up essentials without straying far from transit hubs.

Those who remember browsing the aisles for team jerseys or workout basics can still reach out at (212) 661-4242 for details on other nearby Modell’s locations. Directions to the former storefront, if needed for reference, are available here.