Pitkin Carpet

Pitkin Carpet sits in a stretch of Eighth Avenue where small shops still trade in practical goods. The store carries a modest inventory of rugs and carpet remnants, along with padding and tools for measuring and trimming. If you need stair treads or carpet tiles, they stock those too, plus adhesives and seam tape. Stair nosing is around the corner, and binding tape waits nearby for quick edge finishes. The back wall holds a selection of carpet samples under clip lights. To reach them, go to 575 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018. Between the garment district’s sidewalks and the avenues of office towers, the block hums with deliveries and foot traffic—handy when you’re carrying rolls. They’ve managed to keep a low profile despite the footfall, which is one reason the place doesn’t drown in signage. If you’d rather (347) 327-1751 is the quick route. The phone rings to an answering machine after hours; leave a message with your name and the item you’re after. Use this map for door-to-door directions; it drops you at the building’s main entrance on Eighth.