About This Listing
Alternatives is a design agency based in New York City, operating from a location at 223 W 29th St in Manhattan. While primarily known for its work in branding, identity, and digital design, the agency also produces *Alternatives*, a quarterly print publication focused on design culture, criticism, and industry trends. The publication has been in circulation since 1996, serving as a platform for essays, interviews, and visual projects that explore contemporary design discourse. The agency’s website and limited public reviews indicate a strong reputation, with a 5.0-star rating from two sources. No specific operating hours are listed for the agency itself, but the publication’s quarterly release schedule suggests content is published at regular intervals. For inquiries, the agency can be reached by phone at +1 212-239-0600 or through its website, where additional details about services and past work may be found. Visitors interested in the print publication can likely access back issues or subscription information online, though direct retail availability may vary.
Located in New York, New York, this publisher is part of the News Directory 3 catalog of US news sources.
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Reader Reception
Alternatives has received strongly positive aggregate feedback (5.0 / 5) from 2 readers, representing an early reader voice for the New York, New York market.
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What visitors are saying
“I volunteer here once a quarter and enjoy giving back to this amazing organization . Highly recommend volunteering for Sunday dinners.”
— Pamela Aquino · ★★★★★ · 2024-11-4
“great place! does it accept 14 year olds?”
— benson booty · ★★★★☆
“I live here for 1 years right now the all I need it’s the knowledge like understanding English language then I could share something for this nation I’m other in this place very different God send me to America to pass a message humanity needs me and I need them too. Without forget the Red Cross❤️ they help me so much I need just a few time to reval that I know vive The United States of America ❤️”
— amadou lamarana diallo (Fouiny baby) · ★★★☆☆ · 2025-2-15
“This place is great and safe for all people especially the lgbtqia+ community Kate is a great help and a mother to us all She helps so many people and if she can’t help you directly she guides you to who is able to help you Kate Barnhart is a well rounded person and a asset to the community as a whole”
— Letty F · ★★★★★
“This facility is doing amazing things for the community! They are doing so, in such a major way! I stopped by with coworkers to make a large donation, and they were beyond gracious. We were able to talk with a lot of the community there, and they sang the praises of the shelter and it’s leadership.”
— BrainArt Photography · ★★★★★
“I received my monkey pox vaccine here, and the people who provided the service couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. Even though its not a convenient location for me, when the 2nd dose becomes available, I will definitely try and make my appointment for this location.”
— Vincent Inzirillo · ★★★★☆
“I used to advocate for this place, until I realized the staff don’t care about keeping a safe space. Many hostile hoodlums who bully other folks, many clients aren’t lgbt and continue to use the system and abuse drugs nearby and get away with being reckless. The org has no plan to help youth transition into independence, just make them dependent on their limited services.”
— BlueJeh Mizrahi · ★☆☆☆☆
“Kate Barnhart was the worst experience I ever had. She became hostile towards me when I found a place to live here in new york and was no longer homeless. Under Kate's supervision a lot of my mail came up missing. My mom mailed me money to New alteratives and Kate sent it back to my mom's home address and never told me about it. There was another client named Mr. Lilith under her supervision that came to New Alternatives to eat dinner. Mr. Lilith attacked me in a park and I had problems with Mr. Lilith from a youth drop in center and I filed criminal charges against him and Mr. Lilith had a wa”
— Tiffany Dickens · ★☆☆☆☆
“Been with Kate for years has helped me out of binds with my id mire times then i can count wonderful team dinner on Sundays group on Mondays with Charles it's fantastic lgbtq safe place highly recommended”
— Topaz Lovelace · ★★★★★
“Of all the places I mean any place offering help this is the only actual service rendering place... You won't get help anywhere else no matter who or what they say or are Kate and her staff are the greatest citizens in Newyork city”
— TUNESMITH da INFINITY Tunegate · ★★★★★
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alternatives located?
Alternatives is located at 223 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, United States. It is in New York, New York.
What is the phone number for Alternatives?
You can call Alternatives at +1 212-239-0600.
What are the hours of Alternatives?
Alternatives is open as follows: Monday 9 am–5:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am–5:30 pm; Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm; Thursday 9 am–5:30 pm; Friday 9 am–5:30 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours may change on holidays — call ahead to confirm.
How is Alternatives rated?
Alternatives has an average rating of 5/5 from 2 customer reviews on Google.
Does Alternatives have a website?
Yes. Alternatives's official website is https://www.altny.com/.