Two Black Owned Businesses to Support in Harlem and Chelsea

Updated: Feb 3, 2021

From fine French restaurants and small-batch bakeries to yoga studios and designer concept stores, New York City is home to countless Black-owned businesses. At a time when small businesses need our support more than ever, we encourage you to consider patronizing a Black-owned business next time you’re craving a delicious meal or shopping for yourself or your home. For some inspiration, take a look at our selection of Black-owned businesses in New York, along with some of our beautiful listings located nearby.

T.A.

Meatpacking

Telsha Anderson’s new concept store is her labor of love, for which she serves as not only the owner, but also the buyer, art collector, and sales associate. Though it opened during the pandemic, T.A. has already seen much success with its meticulously curated designer clothing and accessories, vintage furniture, and art. The pieces are sourced from all over the world, with a special emphasis on minority designers and artists.

BHS Listings Nearby

37 West 12th Street, Apartment 8CF

Greenwich Village

4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths

Asking $6,295,000

100 Eleventh Avenue, Apartment 10A

Chelsea

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths

Asking $3,750,000

822 Greenwich Street, Apartment 1B/GA

West Village

2 bedrooms, 3 baths

Asking $3,495,000

135 West 17th Street, Apartment 4B

Chelsea

2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Asking $2,745,000

263 Ninth Avenue, Apartment 8E

Chelsea

2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Asking $2,650,000

LoLo’s Seafood Shack

Harlem

Find yourself transported to a seaside seafood spot when you go to LoLo’s, inspired by the eateries husband-and-wife owners Raymond Mohan and Skai Young frequented while living in the British West Indies. Island flavors come alive in Harlem through LoLo’s Belizean conch fritters, seafood boils, craw-fish, crab legs, and pineapple chutney salsa.