Manhattan Antique Buyer 

Do you live in the Manhattan area? Are you curious about how much your antiques are worth? Syl-lee Antiques specializes in antique evaluations and pays cash for your valuable antiques. With same-day house calls and on-the-spot payment, we take the hassle out of selling your antiques to make your life easier. Our family has been antique dealers for over 40 years.

An Antique Buyer in New York City You Can Trust

Don’t trust just anyone to appraise your valuables. Our team has over 40 years of experience in buying and selling art, mid-century furniture, jewelry, and other collectibles. Honesty and enthusiasm are our calling cards – we love what we do and pledge to pay you fairly for your antiques.

We are capable of buying the entire contents of your antique estate. If you have a large number of items and you are moving to a smaller apartment or condo, you might need to empty the contents of the home. This also may be the case when you have a friend or family member that unfortunately passes. We can assist you with the liquidation of the apartment or home.

The Premier Antique Buyer in Manhattan

As a family business, we take pride in providing friendly, down-to-earth service. Since the 1970s, we’ve purchased thousands of antiques in all New York City areas including Midtown, Upper East Side, Chelsea, and SoHo.

Why choose Syl-Lee Antiques? Aside from our vast antique knowledge, family-centric business model, and no-nonsense appraisals, we offer:

• Same-day house calls. We come to you to save you time and hassle.

• Free evaluations of your antiques. You pay nothing. In fact, we want to pay you!

• Honest appraisals. Nothing excites us more than stumbling upon a hidden treasure. You might have one in your home!

• Cash on the spot. If you want to sell us your antiques, we’ll buy them on the spot. If not, we’ll gladly understand. No fees or obligations.
• If you live in the Manhattan area, give us a call and we’ll drive on over.

What is an antique?

Often times our clients ask us how old an item has to be in order for it to be considered an antique. In general, for an item to be categorized as an antique it has to be at least 100 years old. However, that does not mean that your items are worthless just because they are not antique. Many valuable items were made in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Although we are antique buyers, we also buy many other items as well. One of the hottest markets right now is mid-century modern designer furniture. We are always looking for these items.

Beyond Antique Appraisal

We’re not just in the business for ourselves. We want to see your antiques end up in a great home, for a great price, even if it’s not with us. Some antiques perform wonderfully at auctions. We’ll connect you with our network of antique dealers and auctioneers across NYC and Long Island, to get you the most buck for your valuables.

You might have an abundance of items that aren’t extremely valuable, but still worth something. In order to sell a lot of antiques at once, an estate or tag sale could be a good option. If so, we’ll refer you to our estate sale expert, who has helped people sell their antique items for over 40 years.

​Our team also includes Manhattan antique dealers that are experts in specific types of valuables. From ancient Chinese porcelain, to antique European paintings, to first edition inscribed books, to 19th-century art glass and more, our specialists can come to your door and let you know if your antiques are valuable.​

Our Flatiron New York Antique Gallery Location

Our gallery is located in the Flatiron area of Manhattan on 25th Street between Broadway and 6th Street. We are fairly close to the Gramercy and Chelsea areas. Click below for all our contact information.