Reviews of Alteration Specialists (Upper East Side) - Tailoring & Alteration Services (Tailor)

Justin Gold

Extremely happy with the service.

Jane Lee

I had a great experience here at Alteration Specialists of NY uptown location. I worked with Madison and she was so sweet and kind. The alteration quality was amazing. Turn-around was quick and impressive. Highly recommend these tailors.

Tiffany Sanders

I was referred here and was very happy with the tailoring work.

Scott S

Great experience with Alreration Specialists.

Amy Schloss

I was really excited when Alteration Specialists added a second location across the street from my office. I tried their downtown location and was impressed. My experience has been stellar. Highly recommended.

rebecca Weisbord

I used their downtown location and was very happy. I was so happy to learn they had an uptown location (so much closer to my apartment). I worked with Nadine at the uptown location, and she did an excellent job altering my dresses. I would absolutely recommend Alteration Specialists.

William Tell

Nothing should be more simple for a tailor or seamstress than hemming a pair of khakis. Perhaps sewing a button... Take 'em to the seamstress at your local dry cleaner and, presto! Unfortunately, not so fast. How many times has my local hack screwed this up. Ok, so I'm particular, very particular. But really, outside seam top of band to bottom of hem 40" is not that difficult an instruction to follow. I recently brought a dozen pairs of khakis of various shades and weights to Alteration Specialists. Half were new, half were redos. My only instruction beyond the above was to please do a good job--no uneven legs, please, and 40" means, well, 40". I've tried most of them on and actually worn four of them (the only real way to try). The verdict: fantastic! So far, spot on! I will, for sure, be using them again. By the way, I was shocked by the price. Given the address and "this is not your seamstress stuffed in a corner of you local dry cleaner" setup I expected the price to be far higher. In fact I almost felt I was undercharged. Well done, everyone!!! BTW, I HAVE NOT BE ASKED OR SOLICITED OR KNOW THE OWNER OR RECEIVED SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR POSTING THIS! -Will

Stuart Haber

I live a couple blocks away and found them on Yelp (after originally going to their downtown location). Had a great experience. I got a leather jacket altered and it was tailored to perfection. Would highly recommend. They lived up to their 5 star reputation.

Marni Klein

Got a bridesmaid dress from Wedding Library altered. Alteration Specialists delivered exceptional results. Very happy.

T F

I brought in a new suit for altering. They hemmed the pants which was fine. The work on the suit coat was disappointing. Straight away I pointed out the buttons not being lined up properly with the button hole stitching. I also asked for stacked, kissing buttons. Some buttons stacked and others did not. They took the suit coat back (as I waited) to fix it. It came back the same. To me, they don’t care about the work they put out. I took the suit coat to another tailor. I will not be giving them future business.

Brian outtersmith

The team worked magic on the my vintage 1973 leather bomber. I couldn't even tell that alterations were done. That is the sign of a good tailor! Highly recommend. Experience was night and day better than typical alteration shops.

Jake Pereg

Great experience here.

Wear Label

Best tailoring company out there. We haver worked with both downtown and uptown. They are both amazing!

Katie Green

Very satisfied with my experience here.

Remy K

I would highly recommend the tailors at Alteration Specialists.

Stephen Goldman

Amazing.

Kelli Crawford

Best tailors in NYC. I've used them so many times to alter suits for clients. Great experience and quality.

Sasha Kayola

Best alternations in NYC! I booked an appointment just a few days in advance and I came in with a cocktail dress that needed to be shortened within two weeks for a party. I was scared because it was so last minute and other tailoring places I've been to usually don't accommodate for rushed alterations. But Nigel, the manager, promised me that his tailors would have it done in time. I was really happy when I got a phone call telling me that my dress was ready to be picked up - it was earlier than I expected. In terms of atmosphere, everyone there is really friendly and willing to give you exactly what you want. I recommend coming here for any alterations you need.

Jennifer Rector

Terrible experience - in shortening the sleeves of a blazer, they altered it so that my arms could barely move (they made the armpit opening tiny, preventing any mobility). I had to wait around for them to try to fix it - and when I returned I spent 10 minutes trying to buzz at the entrance (and call) for someone to let me in. Only managed to get in when someone else left... won't return.

Shay West

Excellent tailor shop, quick and quality service.

Adam Smithshake

Best alteration experience around. This place is changing the game and expectations in the space. Can do anything and work on all types of garments.

Nat Lopez

Best place ever. From one day to the next. Clothes came out perfect. Couldn't ask for anything better. Thanks for the super fast service and perfection. They know what they're doing. The price is up there, but it's wort it because you know it will be done right. :) Definitely going there from now on.

Eileen Nunez

I️ have been to both of their locations and can safely say that this company offers the best tailoring services in NYC. I️ bring all of my “difficult” pieces here and they alter them to perfection!

Collin McCarty

I used Alteration Specialists' Union Square location previously and had an awesome experience. I was thrilled to discover this uptown location that was way more convenient for me! Had a great experience from scheduling my appointment, meeting with the tailor, and receiving my garment in a seriously impressively short timeframe. Can't say enough about the work Alteration Specialists does. The customer service, quality (and speed!) of work, and the price point-- all in all, can't be beat.

John Digiovanni

Best tailors in New York City. Needed some suits altered and was very impressed with the work product, customer service and experience. Go-to tailors in New York City.

Danny Ellis

Was happy with my experience at their downtown location and tried their uptown location recently. Was thrilled with my experience and the quality of the alterations.

Stephanie Yin

I had a great experience at Alteration Specialists! Very satisfied with the speed and quality with which my alterations were completed. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

jordana Miller

My favorite tailors - don't trust anyone but them to tailor my more expensive pieces. I bring all of my dresses for weddings there - truly amazing experience and worth every dollar!

Ryan Goodman

Wonderful staff and experience.

Niki Zhou

Ornela was so amazing. She made my life before the wedding so much easier. She simply delivered accurately and timely, she was dedicated and very thorough. I bought a sample dress with a lot of beading. She fixed everything perfectly, double checked and cut all the threads right before I picked it up before the wedding. She gave the best suggestion of tools to use to help get dressed and undressed. It seems to be slightly pricey if you compare them with some other places, but honestly it is totally worth the money in my opinion. I've heard so many horror stories about how dress fitting could go wrong from people around me, and with Alteration Specialists, I didn't have to worry at all and completely trusted their amazing work.

Xinmei

This place is awesome!! Very pricey but you get what you pay for. Fanny did my dress and she's amazing, please ask for her she did such a great job on my dress! It was a long ball gown with difficult panelling and she managed to take it down two sizes and still make it look good (and not distorted), and I didn't trust a normal dry cleaner to do it. Thank you Fanny!

Nicole Jensen

I've had several dresses altered here. This place has extremely talented tailors. The work product is excellent. I needed some last minute alterations for an event and Alteration Specialist's uptown location was able to turn around the alterations successfully. Very happy with the experience and results. Best tailors in New York City!

Anthony Roma

This is one of those services that you just never thought existed. Once you use them, you will never be able to get something tailored elsewhere. Took a tough shoulder job on an older suit, and it was tailored perfectly. Not an easy job either, 2 other tailors said it wasn't possible. From the experience, to the service, this company is really the gold standard in tailoring. So happy that they are near my home and work as well. My wife is going to try the home office service, she is super excited about that.

Tracy Silver

Tried their downtown location and was similarly happy with the results here. Probably the nicest alteration place to which I've been.

Dan Tanner

Nothing but great things to say, good quality alterations.

Lavinia Ding

Beautiful and open space - very clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive and got what I needed done very quickly. I was surprised since I thought I had a difficult task for them, but everything was done perfectly!

Alexandra N

I've been going to the downtown location of Alteration Specialists for awhile now. All the tailors there have the most experience of any other tailor in the city. Their costumer service is also amazing! I recently tried their new location since it's closer to my apartment and was equally happy with the results. If you need tailoring done, go to Alteration Specialists of NY! Highly recommended!

Meryl Salmon

Best tailors in Manhattan.

Oliver Smalls

Amazing.

Jonathan Bujak

The tailors did an exceptional job altering my shirts. I would recommend their service to anyone in need of some alterations.

kaileymonet

If you have patience and time to spend with multiple fittings I would recommend their services 10/10. I brought in a vintage gown with bias cut geometric panels to be taken down 3 sizes...no easy task! The end result was perfection and I am happy with the results. My advice for tricky pieces: make an appointment with their "specialty" tailor, he is the one to go to initially for hard projects as he brings a very close eye and attention to detail!

Brendan Steinman

I was introduced to this company via Yelp (highest rated tailors in NYC at 5 stars). Had an excellent experience at the 5th avenue location. So, I was very excited when they opened an uptown location. Same high quality and excellent customer service. Will be returning.

Barie S

Highly professional and they do outstanding work. I can't imagine going anywhere else. I recommend Alteration Specialists to anyone in need of a great tailor in the city!

Cindy Lee

Another amazing experience exactly like their downtown location! I'm so glad that I found this place and that they have two locations where my work and home is in in-between them! My overall experience and the place itself was clean, organized, smooth, and very professional. The price is decent especially because they're the best of the best. The tailors and the front desk lady know what they're doing and allowed my dress to be done for rush the following day! I'm definitely coming back here again for my next alterations!

Chadwick Deutsch

These guys are awesome. Super professional, engaged and efficient. I had an emergency with a button that came off on my suit before a dinner. Called them up and they said come on in and fixed it in minutes. Not a big alteration, but you can tell whether a business is with it or not within seconds of walking in...these guys run a great business and care about helping people.

Mike Rose

Best tailors. I was using downtown location for a long time. But the uptown is the biggest GEM. This space is amazing and super high end.

Spencer Svetcov

Best tailors in NYC.

Bradley Weisbord

Highly recommended. I've been to their 5th avenue location a few times and was thrilled with the results. Was very happy with this experience, especially given how close it is to my apartment. Best tailors in New York City.

Sara Goodwin

Best alteration and tailoring company in NYC. Will definitely be returning.

Jeremy Jordana

Best tailors in NYC! Can do anything. They are very reasonably priced. Basically same price as the local dry cleaners but so MUCH better.

jordana imershein

I had been to alteration specialists' downtown office and was told they just opened a new location. This location is right by my office so I brought them an expensive gown I needed tailored for a wedding and it came out perfectly. Highly recommend!

Joseph Taeid

I had a few suits and jackets altered here and have been thrilled with the experience. I’ve used their 5th avenue location a few times and have consistently had a great experience. When they added a second location that was closer to my apartment, I was pleased to get the added convenience. I highly recommend both, Alteration Specialists, downtown and uptown locations for any tailoring or alteration work. They are the best tailors in Manhattan.

Kris Kato

Great tailors for all of your alteration needs. I have used these tailors to alter high-end suits for clients and have been happy with the results each and every time.

Tracy Salmon

I can't say enough about the tailors at Alteration Specialists! They do a perfect job every time. This is the place to go if you're in and around the city and need a reliable tailor!

Sara Litt

This is the nicest alteration shop out there. It is beautiful inside and they have the best staff around. Highly recommend.

Ali Sidenfeld

Had a similarly wonderful experience. Will definitely come back.

Liz Kleinberg

Best tailors in NYC. They made the impossible possible. Trust them with all of your expensive and delicate pieces.

Jan Jones

If you're looking for high quality alterations, then look no further.

Margie Imershein

My favorite tailor in NYC. I trust them with my most high end garments that I would never go to a dry cleaner for. They are truly amazing and would recommend to anyone! They will also deliver to your home if you need.

joey pizzino

Amazing work! I highly recommend this location if your looking for great service for any alteration need.