Looking for a Commercial Glass and Storefront Contractor in Queens?

Liberty Door Supply is a commercial glass and aluminum storefront contractor serving Queens and all five boroughs of New York City. If you manage a retail strip, a mixed-use building, a warehouse, or a commercial office property in Queens, we handle storefront glass and aluminum installation, ADA automatic entry systems, rolling security gates, panic hardware, glass partitions, and emergency glass repair. We are not a locksmith. We are a glass and metal fabrication and installation contractor focused entirely on commercial building envelopes and entry systems.

What kinds of commercial buildings in Queens need storefront glass and aluminum work?

Queens has one of the most varied commercial building stocks in the entire city. Jamaica and Flushing have dense retail corridors with aging aluminum storefronts that routinely need glass replacement, frame repairs, and upgraded door hardware. Long Island City has seen a significant wave of commercial and mixed-use construction where new curtain wall systems and glass facades are common scopes of work. Astoria has active restaurant and retail blocks where rolling security gates, storefront glass, and commercial door closers see heavy daily use.

Across the borough, general contractors working on gut renovations frequently need a fabricator who can handle the full aluminum storefront package: framing, glazing, doors, and hardware. Property managers dealing with aging commercial strips often need frame-by-frame assessment and selective replacement rather than a full system tear-out. We handle both.

Common project types in Queens include:

• Full aluminum storefront replacement using Kawneer 350 or YKK AP 45 Series framing systems
• Single and double commercial door replacement with Von Duprin 99 Series panic bars and LCN 4040XP overhead closers
• ADA-compliant low-energy automatic door installations with compliant operators and push-pad actuation
• Rolling security gate installation and repair for retail and warehouse frontages
• Glass partition systems for commercial office build-outs in Long Island City and Jamaica
• Emergency storefront board-up and glass replacement following break-ins or accidents

How does Liberty Door Supply handle DOB code compliance and ADA requirements in Queens?

New York City DOB code applies uniformly across all five boroughs. Any commercial storefront alteration that affects the building envelope requires proper documentation, and hardware on egress doors must meet applicable life-safety standards. We fabricate and install to those requirements on every job.

ADA compliance at commercial entries is a consistent issue in Queens, particularly on older strip retail buildings where door widths, threshold heights, and hardware configurations were never updated. A standard commercial door must provide a clear opening width of at least 32 inches and ideally 36 inches. Door hardware must be operable without tight grasping or twisting. Closers must be adjusted to close without excessive force. When a low-energy automatic operator is added, the activation device placement and timing must meet ADA guidelines.

We use hardware from manufacturers that publish ADA-compliant tested configurations, including Dorma BTS Series floor closers, LCN 4040XP surface closers, and Von Duprin 98/99 Series exit devices. Our fabrication team reviews door width, clear floor space, and threshold conditions before any installation begins. If a scope of work requires a filed permit in Queens, we coordinate with the general contractor or building owner on that process.

What should Queens property managers and GCs expect from the project process?

The process starts with a field measurement and condition assessment. For a storefront replacement, we need accurate opening dimensions, an understanding of the existing structural conditions, and clarity on the hardware and glazing specifications required. We do not guess on field measurements. Errors at the fabrication stage cost time and money.

After measurement, we prepare shop drawings and a material list. Aluminum storefront systems like Kawneer 350UT, EFCO 500 Series, or YKK AP ThermaShield are ordered to the specific opening dimensions. Glass is cut and tempered to specification. Commercial door hardware is specified to match the door hand, frame prep, and function required.

Installation is performed by our own crew, not subcontracted labor. We handle the removal of existing material, framing installation, glazing, hardware mounting, and final adjustment. For rolling security gates, we handle track fabrication, motor mounting where applicable, and final operational testing.

Emergency glass repair and board-up is handled as a separate priority. If a storefront is broken overnight, a Queens property manager or GC can call us, we respond to secure the opening and follow up with a permanent glass replacement on an expedited schedule.

If you are a property manager, general contractor, or building owner in Queens with a commercial glass or aluminum storefront project, call Liberty Door Supply at (347) 928-7349. We also serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Get accurate measurements and a real fabrication and installation scope from a contractor who works commercial only.

Frequently asked questions

Does Liberty Door Supply handle emergency glass repair in Queens?

Yes. We provide emergency glass repair and board-up for commercial properties across Queens. If a storefront window or door glass is broken, we respond quickly to secure the opening and schedule permanent replacement.

Can you install ADA-compliant automatic doors on an existing Queens storefront?

Yes. We retrofit existing aluminum storefront openings with low-energy automatic operators and ADA-compliant hardware. We handle the framing modifications, door replacement, and operator mounting to meet NYC DOB and ADA requirements.

What aluminum storefront systems do you fabricate and install in Queens?

We work with major systems including Kawneer, YKK AP, and EFCO for aluminum storefront framing. We also supply and install commercial door hardware from brands like Von Duprin, LCN, and Dorma.