26. Argosy Bookstore
Argosy Bookstore holds the title of oldest bookstore in New York City. Founded in 1925 by Louis Cohen, it is today a third generation family-owned shop, specializing in antique maps and prints of the city,as well as many out-of-print and rare books. However you can still find the $1 table outside the shop, and many other reasonably priced books inside.
Argosy Bookstore is located at 116 East 59th Street.