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Restoring Vintage Typewriters in Staten Island

The professionals at HOMETOWN BUSINESS MACHINES take pride in their typewriter restoration work. We understand the connection that writers can have with these classic, creative tools and love to keep them working to let new writers experience the tactile joy of our beautiful, vintage typewriters in Staten Island. Visit us today, and you'll soon learn that writers can easily form a bond with their typewriter, adding fresh passion to any writing produced on these vintage machines.

Antique Typewriters for Sale

We have dozens of restored machines in stock, from portables to standards, with many of them dating back to the 1920s or earlier. You too can join the likes of Cormac McCarthy, Woody Allen, and Danielle Steel, whom all swear by their typewriters. Whether you're looking to purchase a new typewriting machine, reconnect with a vintage typewriter, or need to ask about repairing typewriters, we're ready to provide comprehensive services.
"People connect with vintage typewriters like a bowler connects with a bowling ball, a pool player with a cue or musician with a guitar. A writer will connect with a vintage typewriter and that's all he or she will want to write on … It's writing with passion." - Michael Ardito

Repairing Your Machine

In addition to offering antique and retro typing machines, we also provide a number of repair and restoration services to fix up your old equipment. With our typewriter repairs, we will take your old and damaged machine and restore it to a like-new condition. This includes replacing any damaged or missing keys and repairing the mechanical components of your typewriter.
Once we are finished with repairs, our team will test your machine to ensure it is typing as well as the day it was first built. This way you can enjoy the feeling of writing on your classic machine as you work on your manuscript. To learn more about our typewriter services or to discuss your own traditional machine, reach out to our office. Our team is always happy to answer your questions and provide you with whatever assistance you require.
Contact us when you are looking for an antique or vintage typewriter. We proudly serve Staten, Island and the surrounding areas.