A Black Friday look at Budget Mart on Avenue A

Photos and text by Stacie Joy

As we reported, Budget Mart opened on Nov. 13 at 33 Avenue A between Second Street and Third Street.

We've gone back for a few visits to look at the well-stocked and organized storefront currently featuring enough Christmas decorations to make your place look like Dyker Heights ...

Budget Mart's owner has other stores in Queens and Brooklyn, such as P&P Discount Furniture. 

During our visits, the staff, including Sahriah (pictured) behind the counter, have been friendly and attentive...

As noted in our previous coverage, there are a lot of slippers available, plus socks and underwear, with familiar brands like Hanes. Not to mention toys, suitcases and gadgets galore.

Don't want to wait for a Duane Reade or Rite Aid employee to un-incarcerate your toothpaste? Budget Mart has got you covered...

Guys, want to be ready for gray sweatpants season? Here are various (although not 50) shades of gray sweatpants...

Best sellers so far? Management cited the holiday-season merchandise, kitchenware and clothing. 

More merchandise, such as household items and winter clothes, will be available soon. The manager noted, "We are open to suggestions and opinions from the community." 

Hours are daily from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. No social media or website right now.

Budget Mart is OPEN on Avenue A

This is a quick post to say that the Budget Mart opened Wednesday at 33 Avenue A between Second Street and Third Street. 

The windows feature a variety of throw pillows and Christmas decorations... a quick scan inside showed ample amounts of kitchen appliances and gadgets, storage containers, household cleaning supplies, socks, undershirts, slippers (a lot of slippers), suitcase, etc. 

We'll do a deeper dive on it later.

Hours: 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

And now, your Budget Mart signage on Avenue A

Photos by Stacie Joy 

On Tuesday, we noted that the under-renovation (and long-empty) retail space at 33 Avenue A between Second Street and Third Street will be a "Family Dollar-style store," per the workers on the job. 

Yesterday, the Budget Mart signage arrived... the awning shows items such as linen, home goods, toys, furniture and appliance (just one?)...

We lost Kmart but have gained a Budget Mart.