JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities
Antique storeJW Foley Rarities & Obscurities is a antique store in The Bronx, NY. You’ll find it at 270 City Island Ave, The Bronx, NY 10464. It’s one of 3 secondhand and resale shops we track in The Bronx.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 270 City Island Ave, The Bronx, NY 10464
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +17187904251
Getting there
JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities is in The Bronx, New York.
Get directions40.84636, -73.78585
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (10 AM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities located?
JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities is located at 270 City Island Ave, The Bronx, NY 10464.
What are JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +17187904251 to confirm.
Is JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities open on Sunday?
Yes — JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 5 PM.
What kind of store is JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities?
JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities is a antique store in The Bronx, NY.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near JW Foley Rarities & Obscurities?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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