Why Shop Century 21 NYC
Century 21 NYC is New York's original off-price designer department store, open every day at 22 Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan, across from the World Trade Center. Four floors of authentic designer and name-brand fashion, shoes, handbags, beauty, and home at up to 65% below retail, with new arrivals every week and, in peak season, every day. In store only. There is no online shopping.
Is Century 21 still open in New York?
Yes. Century 21 NYC reopened its flagship at 22 Cortlandt Street in May 2023 and is open every day: Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM. It is the only Century 21 store, and it is not connected to Century 21 Real Estate.
What is Century 21 NYC?
Century 21 is a family-owned off-price department store founded in Lower Manhattan in 1961 by cousins Al and Sonny Gindi. For more than 60 years it has been where New Yorkers and visitors buy designer and luxury labels for a fraction of full price. The store sells real designer goods, not a house brand, and it has never sold online.
What brands does Century 21 carry?
More than 1,600 designer and name brands across nine departments, listed A to Z on the brand directory. The mix runs from luxury houses to contemporary labels to everyday favorites, and it rotates constantly. A sample of what the directory covers:
- Luxury: Gucci, Prada, Valentino, Dior, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Balmain, Alexander McQueen, Ferragamo, Fendi, Celine, Loewe, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Moncler, Brunello Cucinelli, Zegna.
- Contemporary and designer collections: Max Mara, Theory, Vince, Ganni, Rag & Bone, Moschino, Missoni, Etro, Isabel Marant, Khaite, Jacquemus, Reiss, Sandro, Maje, Zimmermann, Self-Portrait, Staud, Ulla Johnson, Victoria Beckham, A.P.C., Aspesi, Barbour, Rick Owens, Off-White.
- Denim: Frame, RE/DONE, Agolde, Paige, Levi's, Diesel.
- Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Golden Goose, Sam Edelman, Steve Madden, UGG, Birkenstock, Nike, Adidas, New Balance.
- Handbags and accessories: Marc Jacobs, Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Longchamp, Michael Kors, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tumi, Samsonite.
- Beauty and fragrance: Chanel, Tom Ford, YSL, Estee Lauder, and more than 200 other beauty and fragrance names.
- Home and gifts: Missoni Home and more than 100 home and gift brands.
Quantities are limited and the floor changes daily, so not every brand is in store on every visit. Recently on the floor: Moschino, Aspesi, Barbour, Alysi, Ixos, Reiss, Simkhai, Frame, RE/DONE, Stuart Weitzman, and Marc Jacobs.
How much do you save at Century 21?
Savings depend on the buy and the time of year. Day to day, prices run up to 65% below retail across the store, and a strong designer clothing buy can land at up to 80% off. Clearance events go deeper, up to 90% off. Designer sneakers start at $49. Every ticket shows the comparable retail value next to the Century 21 price, so you see the saving before you reach the register.
How does off-price work?
Century 21 buys directly from brands and authorized distributors in deliberately low quantities and passes the saving to you. Low quantities mean fast sell-through: the store carries a few sizes of a piece rather than a full run, the same item is rarely there twice, and the price on the ticket is the price. There are no codes and no online listings. What you find on the floor today is available today, in the store.
Are the designer items at Century 21 authentic?
Yes. Every item Century 21 sells is 100% authentic. The store buys from brands and authorized distributors, not from resellers or the secondary market. This applies across every category, including handbags, shoes, sunglasses, and fragrance.
How often does the floor change?
New merchandise arrives every week, and in peak season every day. Designer Drops land throughout the season with named labels in limited quantities. Because the store buys low quantities, sell-through is fast and sizes go quickly, so the floor can look different from one day to the next. Follow the Flash Events blog and the store's Google profile for each week's drop.
What is on each floor?
- Lower Level: Shoes, Kids, and Luggage. Men's and women's shoes, designer sneakers from $49, kids' clothing, luggage.
- Floor 1: Handbags and More. Handbags, sunglasses, accessories, beauty, fragrance, gifts, jewelry, home decor.
- Floor 2: Women's Apparel. Designer collections, dresses, outerwear, activewear, denim, lingerie.
- Floor 3: Men's Apparel. Designer collections, outerwear, sportswear, active, denim, suits. On-site alterations.
How do I shop Century 21 like a regular?
- Any day is the right day. Inventory can change daily, so every visit is different. For the quietest floor and the fullest size runs, come right after the 9 AM opening.
- Come ready to discover. Apparel floors are organized by brand, so walk the whole floor. The best finds are usually a label you did not know you loved, or one you never expected to see here. Shoes on the Lower Level are organized by size.
- If you love it, buy it. Quantities are low and sell-through is fast. A specific piece is rarely restocked.
- Use the fitting rooms. They are on every apparel floor, no appointment needed.
- Check the ticket. Every ticket shows the retail value and the Century 21 price.
- Need a hem or a sleeve shortened? On-site alterations are on Floor 3.
Is there a rewards program?
Yes. C21 Rewards is free to join. You earn 1 point for every dollar spent in store, and 500 points unlocks $10 off a future purchase. Members hear about Designer Drops first. Join at any register or at c21stores.com/pages/rewards.
What is the return policy?
Returns and exchanges are accepted in store within 30 days of purchase with your original receipt and a government-issued ID. Items must be unworn with tickets attached. Final sale, vintage, gift cards, and opened fragrance and beauty are excluded. Full details on the return policy page.
Can I shop Century 21 online?
No. Century 21 NYC sells in store only, at 22 Cortlandt Street. There is no online checkout, no shipping, and no marketplace or TikTok Shop selling. The website shows what is new, what is on the floor, and how to visit.
How do I get to Century 21 NYC?
Address: 22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007, between Church Street and Broadway.
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z to Fulton St. R, W to Cortlandt St. 1 to WTC Cortlandt. E to World Trade Center.
PATH: World Trade Center station, then a two-minute walk through the Oculus toward Church Street.
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM. Holiday hours may vary.
Phone: (212) 227-1202
Frequently asked questions
Is Century 21 the same as Century 21 Real Estate?
No. Century 21 NYC is an off-price designer department store founded in 1961 at 22 Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan. It has no connection to the real estate company.
How is Century 21 different from Nordstrom Rack or Saks OFF 5TH?
Century 21 wins on brands, price, and value. The brand mix runs deeper into luxury and European designer labels, with more than 1,600 names on the directory. Prices run up to 65% below retail day to day, up to 80% on strong designer buys, and up to 90% in clearance. And it is one block from the World Trade Center, so it is the first stop on a downtown shopping day.
How is Century 21 different from a sample sale?
A sample sale is one brand for a few days. Century 21 is hundreds of brands, every day, with fitting rooms, a return policy, and a rewards program. The prices are in the same range, without the line.
Does Century 21 NYC carry current-season pieces?
The floor mixes current-season arrivals with recent collections. Designer Drops are typically in-season, and new merchandise lands every week.
What sizes does Century 21 carry?
Size runs vary by piece because quantities are low and sell-through is fast. Ask an associate on any floor to check the racks for your size, and if it fits today, buy it today.
Is there a student or teacher discount?
Yes. Students and teachers get 10% off purchases of $50 or more when they show a valid school ID at the register. Details are on the student and teacher discount page.
Does Century 21 NYC have a tax-free advantage?
Yes. Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt from New York sales tax, which stacks with the off-price savings.
Is Century 21 good for tourists?
Yes. It is one block from the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus, and One World Trade Center, and a short walk from Brookfield Place and the Seaport. Most visitors pair it with a morning downtown.
What is the best day to visit Century 21 for new arrivals?
Every day. Inventory can change daily, so you never know what you will find, and that is the point. If you want the quietest floor and the widest size runs, come right after the 9 AM opening.
Can I bring items back if they do not fit?
Yes, within 30 days, unworn with tickets attached, with your receipt and a government-issued ID. Fitting rooms on every apparel floor help you avoid the trip back.
Does Century 21 NYC offer alterations?
Yes. On-site alterations are available on Floor 3.
Does Century 21 sell gift cards?
Yes, in store. Gift cards can be used on any purchase at 22 Cortlandt Street and are not returnable.
Last updated: September 17, 2026