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404 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Byas & Leon on Tompkins Avenue is not a typical thrift store — it is a vintage boutique that operates as a community and cultural space, blending sustainable fashion with a commitment to Haitian culture and independent creative work. The shop carries a curated selection of vintage clothing alongside Fair Trade goods, sustainable brands, local artist merchandise, and official Byas & Leon pieces including candles, bags, and fragrances. Shopping here is an experience with more layers than the typical thrift visit.
The vintage clothing selection reflects the owners' aesthetic: considered, culturally aware, and styled rather than just sorted. Pieces tend to run higher than a charity thrift shop but are genuinely selected and presented in a way that justifies the pricing. The shop also hosts rotating programming — art shows, discussion series, photo-walk events, live music, and book readings — that make it a living part of the Tompkins Avenue community rather than simply a retail destination.
Hours are Friday through Sunday noon to 7pm. The J/Z train to Myrtle-Broadway or the G to Bedford-Nostrand are both within walking distance. For shoppers who want their vintage purchase to connect to a larger story — Haitian heritage, sustainable fashion, community investment — Byas & Leon is one of the most meaningful destinations in Bed-Stuy's secondhand scene.
Walking times are estimates from the shop's location. Subway stations from MTA open data.
Address
404 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Hours
Fri–Sun 12pm–7pm
Last verified October 2026
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