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For The Record

4.9 ★★★★★ 462 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Brooklyn, New York

Vinyl shop and coffeehouse serving roasted beans as well as pastries and waffles, plus occasional events.

Plan your visit

  • Instrument rentals rentals mentioned — the usual route for band & orchestra season; ask about rent-to-own credit
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (347) 689-2294
  • Website fortherecordnyc.com

Hours

Monday 7 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at For The Record, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔧 Repairs & Setups

“We were set up outside and had amazing foot traffic.”

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🎓 Lessons

“And they’re building community, with events and classes that are open to even non-vinyl enthusiasts!”

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From the reviews

Little gem discovered in Greenpoint. what a shame we’re only here for 5 days - if we lived here, we would live HERE. Coffee is delicious, staff is super laid back and welcoming, accommodating any special requests, and how much better can it get than vinyls and coffee in one place… right?! so 120% recommended. Go go go!

★★★★★ — K, May 2024

For The Record is the BEST!! Lucas and his staff are so welcoming, they roast their own delicious beans, and it's got a great atmosphere to work, sit with a friend, and listen to some vinyl. For The Record hosted myself and 3 other artists for this year's Greenpoint Open Studios and it was the perfect location.

★★★★★ — Ashli, Jun 2025

FTR is a real vibe and my new go to cafe. Not only are the lattes here sublime, the vinyl selection and music are on point. The staff member who worked on Saturday was super nice and we ended up getting a Fred Again vinyl. Real solid collection of records and I’ll be sure to get more.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Feb 2024

This is a hidden gem, really captures the spirit of Greenpoint. It is very trendy, cute and community based— I would highly recommend. I like going here to work from home— big tables, easy to focus, sunny, bright, clean, homey. They play great music and the coffee is great.

★★★★★ — Aine, Jan 2023

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Where to find For The Record

1107 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY11222

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and player reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.