Joseph Tailor Shop

This review is Long Overdue… I’ve worked in the FiDi for many years, Joseph, Is the Best Tailor in NYC, as I’m a Brooklynite. And I’ve been around. his prices are reasonable, the work is Always Exquisite. He takes care of all the tailoring needs for My Family, Weddings, Proms, Work etc, I recommend him 100%… I trusted the man with My Wedding Dress, for God’s sake… Love, Love Joseph and His Wife… If you’re looking for a Tailor, give him a try, You’ll be back. Trust Me.

He does excellent work at reasonable prices. I have taken two suits here, and both were quoted at 30 – 50 dollars less than other tailors I have used in the city. The craftsmanship is superb; I have not found another tailor who can shape a suit as well as he can. Combine these with his friendliness and quick turnaround, and I am happy to go out of my way to bring my suits here. Totally worth it

Joseph is a great tailor! Very convenient location, great service, reasonable price and perfect work. Thank you for the Top of the line :)

I would recommend Joseph to anyone that needs a professional, prompt, detail oriented and affordable tailor. I am extremely satisfied with the service I received.

Joseph has been altering and repairing business wear for me for over 30 years (back when they were called Ann Street Tailors — and even were on Ann Street.) Gives good advice (solicited or not), always does impeccable work, and charges a fair price. Whether it is fitting a suit from C21 (next door), re-​lining a favorite tweed jacket, or repairing a vintage tuxedo — this is the place.

A good, old-​school tailor shop. Reasonably priced, especially for Manhattan, and reasonable turn-​around time. I’ve always been able to pick up my tailoring when they said I would be able to upon drop-​off.

What a nice guy, what a great tailor.
I came in rather late needing a sportcoat to be tailored for my birthday party that night. On a Friday night heading into a holiday weekend, he was willing to stay open late to put a quick fix on it. I’ll definitely return!

Joseph’s Tailor Shop is a true tailor in every sense of the word. For one Joseph is Italian, and you get the full experience of a tailor. He talks to you, he measures you, he makes jokes, and he waves his hands when he speaks like a true Italian. It’s awesome. It was here I was introduced into the dapper world of gentlemen. I haven’t been to many tailor shops, but from what I’ve read the customer service here is stellar. He gives reasonable time frames for completion and his prices are competitive and fair. Once, there was an imperfection in having a blazer taken in, and he corrected it for me for free.
It used to be just him and his wife, but he now has a helper who doesn’t speak English very well, and I’m afraid the work is being handed off to him. Just something to be mindful of.

Best tailor in New York City!

I have used many tailors around the city and had never found someone who listens and you can trust until coming in to Joseph’s at the recommendation of a friend. I was skeptical at first but now only will come here even if there are more convenient tailors. They do great work and listen to what you want, my wife and I have had all types of work done and have always been very happy with it. As far as time is concerned it does take some time but no longer than any other tailor and if you really need something they can turn it around pretty quick.

In the course of planning for my recent wedding, I checked off a few items on my bucket list, one of which was to buy a fancy Italian suit. Alas, I still haven’t achieved my bucket list goal of becoming a millionaire, but thankfully there was Century 21. I ended up getting a $ 1500 suit for less than $ 500.
Joseph Tailor Shop is next door to Century 21. When it’s open, there’ll be a little placard set up outside the door inviting people to go up. You make your way up to the fourth floor.
In a world where it seems all the old-​school small businesses from hardware stores to flower shops are being taken over by nameless, faceless conglomerates, walking into Joseph Tailor Shop was like walking into a wonderful, nostalgic past. In the corner there’s an ironing board with an authentic old-​school iron that they use to press clothes (I’m talking one without a power cord). And this isn’t a kitschy prop – Joseph still does his tailoring the old-​fashioned way, which for my money is by far the best way.
Joseph could not have been nicer to my best man and me as we brought our suits in. I’d had suits altered by department stores before, which always seem to make me feel like I’m in an assembly line. Joseph was friendly, warm, and had a wonderful sense of humor and a wonderful zest for life that only could come out of Italy.
He had me stand on a platform, did some measurements, did some stuff with chalk and pins, and that was it.
I came back on the date he promised to deliver my suit, and he had it ready for me. He had me try it on. I was amazed at how good it looked, felt, and fit. He pointed out some little details he’d done I would never have thought of which really showed his many, many years of expertise. I don’t know tailoring terms, but bottom line everything from the sides of the suit to the shoulders to the pants were done to absolute perfection. As he showed me the details, he spoke with obvious pride in his work. Like I wrote in another review about Peter Luger steaks, someone who doesn’t appreciate fine craftsmanship might not appreciate what a very good deal they’re getting with Joseph. As for me, I was glad I went to him. During my wedding I even got compliments on how great it looked.
Joseph is a throwback to how business used to be done, and how I wish it were still done. Just a small shop, a smile, a handshake, and unsurpassed expertise.

They did an amazing job on my bridesmaid dress that needed to be let out in a couple of places and they were super speedy.
The shop doesn’t have any glitz or glam but the work they do is great and the staff is nice and friendly.

Like the previous Unilocalers who posted here, I also was referred here by Century 21 and brought two suits over for alterations. Unfortunately, there aren’t many reviews for great tailors on Unilocal so take heed.
The shop is a single room with plenty of orders hanging on racks. The staff is nice and friendly, but undoubtedly, they are overwhelmed by the traffic from C21 which brings me to my low rating.
They clearly are cutting corners and are scraping by to meet expectations. I was also promised a delivery time of a few days, but having read the earlier reviews, gave them an extra two days to get the job done right. When I arrived for pickup, the staff was welcoming as usual, but the work was just subpar. Tailors are supposed to fix clothes so they fit BETTER on you, not worse.
Basically, the work was shoddy and seemed rushed. Where my slacks were to be taken in, new stitching was added while original stitching was left in place leaving them to bunch and not drape properly. The same went for my jacket where sides weren’t taken in as much as originally marked and, like Noël C., I still had the roll of fabric on my upper back.
The gentleman who helped me with my suit, presumably the owner, told me that they would make the adjustments, which meant additional days. He remarked that I was focusing on the «details,» as in these are minor details. Not for nothing, but when it comes to tailoring I’d expect that it’s ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS.
Two weeks, all in, and I had to take my suits to another tailor to rectify. Why didn’t I just go back and demand new alterations? Well, if you’ve been burned twice, why go for three?

I finally found a great tailor. Great work, reasonably priced, fast service with a touch of charm !

This place was referred to me by a salesperson at Century 21 right next door. I guess there is some kind of kickback going on. The alterations are okay, pretty standard stuff. I’ve only asked for hems. The only problem is that his work is always late. If he says it will be done on Tuesday, don’t count on it. It will probably be done a few days later, and that is only if you visit and reminded him that you’re still waiting. Otherwise, he is very amiable and friendly. He just needs to stop giving deadlines that he cannot meet.

I don’t wear suits, but I’m getting married, so I needed one. I found the perfect suit at Century 21, or should I say I found the perfect coat. The pants, though, reminded my of MC Hammer parachute pants — giant front pleats, and overall a ridiculous amount of fabric. The tailor in the store told me they couldn’t fix it — bit maybe Joseph could. I took them next door, and Joseph completely recut the pants into flat front, form fitting pants. He did an amazing job, did it on time, and for a completely affordable price. He is the maestro of suits.

I’ve used Joseph to tailor several shirts and a pair of pants. Overall good, but usually not done but the time promised. With that being said, the work itself is a solid 8 of 10.

This is the place people from Century 21 often refer you to for suit alterations. I actually didn’t get my blazer from Century 21, but decided to go here since it’s by my office. Whenever I buy a suit/​blazer, I always have a roll of fabric on my upper back right below the collar. I came in on monday, Joseph asked when I wanted it by, I said wednesday, he said fine. I didn’t get to pick it up wednesday (work), so I called thursday afternoon around 3. They said it should be done in 30 minutes. I get there at 3:30, and see the lady working on it behind the counter. She says 20 more minutes. I come back at 4 and end up waiting another 5 minutes before its finished. While I was waiting, another customer came in to pick up his pants – after some trouble finding it (be sure to bring your receipt), they told him to come back in a few hours (even though they promised it that day). However, although they may be slow, my blazer looked great – so they still get a four.