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Ace Hardware on 600 Utica Avenue has always been a Crown Heights staple. Old-timers might remember the small hardware store set on a huge concrete lot, jam-packed with practical items to fix your house. In 2024, it was taken over by Heimishe Yidden and is now fully modernized, refreshed, and a pleasure to walk into. The Utica Avenue location, which once felt slightly outside the community, is now easily accessible and walkable for nearby East Flatbush families.

Ace has been serving customers for decades in both wholesale and retail, and its Heimishe owners are excited to serve the Crown Heights community. This year, when the venue for a large Lag B’omer party fell through, the organizers decided to have the main singer perform outside on a flatbed truck instead of on an indoor stage. They quickly reached out to Ace Hardware, and within minutes, their staff drove a truck over. The singer used it as a stage, and the event was a smashing success. Everyone had a great time, and the team at Ace was thrilled to be able to help out.

Before Sukkos, Ace offers free lumber cuts to make building easier and less stressful. And with the many snowstorms we’ve had this year, the store has been fully stocked with salt, shovels, heaters, and salt spreaders before each storm, making sure the community has what it needs in advance.

Ace caters to homeowners and contractors. The store carries a full line of kitchen cabinets and has a professional on-site offering design help. They are fully stocked with flooring options such as ceramic, vinyl, and click-in planks that are both durable and easy to install. Bathroom vanities and tiles are displayed in a wide range of styles. You’ll also find trusted brands such as Benjamin Moore paint, Moen kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and Stihl power equipment.

“We keep up with trends,” says Abe. “Out with the old, in with the new.” The original store, with its narrow aisles, dim lighting, and inaccessible shelves, felt like it belonged to another era. The updated 2020s layout is a breath of fresh air with its bright lights, wide and comfortable aisles, and range of updated inventory. The expanded space and 20-car parking lot mean a quick in-and-out visit, without circling for parking blocks away.

Ace is a reliable resource for contractors and building managers. They carry building-maintenance supplies and full-apartment renovation materials. Janitorial supplies, plumbing parts, and faucets are kept on hand at all times. With same-day Brooklyn delivery and a flatbed truck available, jobs keep moving without delays.

For added convenience, Ace Hardware is also open on Sundays, making it easier for busy families and contractors to get what they need throughout the week.

“We’re proud of what we’ve done with the store,” says Mendy. “We get constant compliments on the space, and we genuinely love working with the community and being part of it.”