OUR STORY

Founder, owner, and pharmacist Carlos Urriola is THE MODERN CHEMIST. Carlos opened the first THE MODERN CHEMIST pharmacy in Park Slope in 2010 after being unimpressed by faceless pharmacy chains. We quickly became known for our specialized attention to customer service, our efforts to resolve customer insurance challenges, and our honest and expert advice.

A second pharmacy location in Gowanus opened in 2014, this time with the addition of space for products catered to the neighborhood’s specialty retail needs. This boutique pharmacy-retail experience became our brand’s vision and paved the way for bigger and more ambitious stores. THE MODERN CHEMIST Dumbo opened in 2017 and the Domino store opened in Williamsburg in early 2019. These larger stores carry even more products and provide space for pop-up events that bring the community together. In 2020, we opened our first Manhattan location on the Lower East Side, our only store without a full-service pharmacy. Like our other stores, LES offers a highly curated lifestyle retail experience with products geared to this store’s visitors and the same emphasis on customer service.

THE MODERN CHEMIST focuses on a customer’s need for both “Niceties + Necessities.” We carry everyday items, but we also have a unique selection of what a customer craves. We stock indulgences, favorite brands and products for optimal health, beauty and well-being — along with items that feed a love of technology, art and design for the occasional splurge or gift.

We pride ourselves on pushing our brand, our service, and our product offering to evolve and grow with each new store that we open in each new neighborhood. Over the years, we have cultivated a unique business mission — one which champions not only our customers, but also the brands and products we stock. We carry high quality and high design products, always staying mindful of sustainability. We also support many local brands and small businesses. By helping to increase their retail visibility, we are raising the bar on the idea of community, partnership and holistic mutual success.

Stop in. We guarantee you will not leave empty-handed!