Commercial Glass and Storefront Installation in Manhattan, NYC

Liberty Door Supply installs and services commercial storefronts, aluminum door systems, curtain wall assemblies, ADA-compliant entries, and security gates for buildings throughout Manhattan. We work directly with property managers, general contractors, retail storefront owners, and building owners on projects from a single door replacement to a full facade build-out.

What types of Manhattan buildings need commercial storefront and glass work most often?

Manhattan has one of the most varied commercial building stocks in the country. The projects we handle most frequently include:

• Ground-floor retail build-outs in mixed-use buildings along corridors like Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and Fulton Street, where landlords and tenants both require clean aluminum storefront framing and tempered or laminated glass systems that meet NYC Building Code Section BC 2406.
• Office building lobby upgrades in Class A and Class B towers in Midtown and the Financial District. These jobs typically involve replacing aging hollow-metal frames with thermally broken aluminum systems and upgrading to automatic sliding or swinging entries.
• Medical and institutional entries in hospital campuses and outpatient facilities across the Upper East Side and Washington Heights, where ADA-compliant automatic doors are required under both federal law and NYC Local Law compliance.
• Historic building facade work in SoHo, Tribeca, and the Flatiron District, where Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) approval may be required before any storefront alteration begins.
• Retail security gate installation for bodega owners, pharmacy chains, and multi-location retailers across Harlem, Chelsea, and Midtown who need roll-up or scissor-style security gates with proper fire egress clearance.

Each of these building types carries specific code requirements. We review those requirements at the start of every project so there are no surprises at inspection.

What does a typical commercial storefront or glass project in Manhattan cost and involve?

Project scope and cost depend heavily on building type, existing conditions, floor-to-ceiling height, and whether a DOB permit is required. Here is a realistic range of what Manhattan customers see:

• Single commercial door replacement: Replacing one aluminum storefront door unit, including frame, hardware, and closer, typically runs in the low thousands. Panic hardware, surface-mounted door closers, and cylinder prep add to that figure.
• Storefront system replacement: A full ground-floor storefront replacement on a standard 20-foot retail bay, including aluminum framing, tempered glass, and a new entrance door unit, generally falls in the mid-to-upper thousands depending on glass type and hardware spec.
• Automatic door systems: Low-energy swing door operators and full-power sliding door systems for ADA-compliant entries carry a wider range based on operator type, door weight, and required activation hardware such as push plates, motion sensors, or key switches.
• Curtain wall and glass facade work: Multi-story curtain wall projects in Midtown or the Financial District are priced per square foot and are quoted based on engineered drawings. These projects require coordination with the building's structural engineer and often require PE-stamped shop drawings for DOB submission.
• Emergency board-up and glass repair: Overnight board-up and same-day tempered glass replacement are available for commercial properties anywhere in Manhattan. Pricing reflects urgency, glass size, and after-hours labor.

We do not quote specific prices on this page because every job has different conditions. Contact us for a direct assessment.

Why do Manhattan property managers and contractors work with Liberty Door Supply?

Manhattan jobs move fast and have real consequences when timelines slip. A retail tenant losing selling days because of a delayed storefront installation is a real cost. A building owner facing a DOB violation because a contractor skipped a permit is a real liability. We understand both pressures.

Here is what property managers and GCs in Manhattan tell us matters most:

• Code knowledge on the job site. Our installation crews understand NYC DOB storefront and facade requirements, ADA door clearance and force standards, and FDNY egress rules for security gates. We flag issues before they become violations.
• Clean fabrication. We fabricate aluminum framing to spec in our own shop. Custom sizes, color anodize, and thermal break profiles are standard capabilities, not special orders that delay the job.
• Citywide coverage. While this page focuses on Manhattan, we serve all five boroughs. General contractors managing multi-site portfolios across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens work with one team for all locations.
• Documented hardware specs. We specify and install door closers, exit devices, surface bolts, floor stops, and cylinder prep that meet the building's security requirements and pass inspection. Every project gets a hardware schedule.
• Emergency response. Broken storefront glass in Manhattan does not wait until Monday morning. We provide emergency glass repair and board-up service for commercial properties on an as-needed basis, any borough, any night.

To discuss a storefront replacement, facade project, automatic entry, or emergency repair in Manhattan, call Liberty Door Supply directly at (347) 928-7349. We also serve Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Frequently asked questions

Do you handle NYC DOB permit filing for Manhattan storefront work?

Yes. Liberty Door Supply coordinates DOB permit documentation for storefront replacements and facade alterations in Manhattan. We work directly with your GC or architect to keep submittals on schedule.

Can you repair or board up a broken storefront glass overnight in Manhattan?

Yes. We provide emergency glass repair and board-up service for Manhattan commercial properties. Same-night response is available for retail storefronts, lobbies, and office building entries.

Do you install automatic doors that meet ADA requirements in Manhattan?

Yes. We install low-energy and full-power automatic sliding and swinging door systems that meet ADA clearance, force, and activation requirements. We serve Manhattan buildings across all occupancy types including retail, medical, and Class A office.