Commercial Storefront Glass and Aluminum Doors in New York City

Liberty Door Supply fabricates and installs commercial storefront glass and aluminum doors for retail owners, property managers, general contractors, and building owners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. If your entry system is failing, outdated, or out of code, we handle everything from demolition of the old frame to a finished, code-compliant installation.

What does a commercial storefront glass and aluminum door system include?

A storefront system is more than a single door. It is an integrated assembly of aluminum framing, glazing, and door hardware working together to meet performance, code, and aesthetic requirements.

A typical project covers:

• Aluminum door frames and stiles in standard or custom widths, finished in clear anodized, dark bronze, black, or custom Kynar paint
• Tempered or laminated glass lites in doors, sidelights, and transoms, sized and cut in-house
• Commercial door hardware including Von Duprin and Detex panic bars, LCN and Norton door closers, and Rockwood or Trimco push/pull hardware
• Aluminum storefront framing systems from Kawneer, YKK AP, and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope for the surrounding wall infill
• ADA-compliant automatic operators such as the ASSA ABLOY SW100 or Horton 4000 series for high-traffic or accessible entries
• Rolling security gates in side-coiling or front-coiling configurations for retail protection after hours
• Glass partitions and interior sidelights where the storefront transitions into a lobby or vestibule

Every component is selected to work together. Mismatched hardware and frame profiles are one of the most common causes of premature failure on NYC storefronts.

How does the fabrication and installation process work on a New York City job?

NYC projects have specific site conditions that affect every phase of the work. Tight sidewalks, building department permits, landmark restrictions in certain districts, and co-op or condo board approvals all have to be accounted for before the first cut is made.

Our process runs like this:

1. Field measure and site assessment. We take precise opening dimensions on site. We check the existing rough opening, sill condition, and overhead clearance. No assumptions from drawings alone.
2. Shop drawings and material selection. We produce drawings showing frame profiles, glass specifications, hardware schedule, and ADA compliance dimensions. GCs and property managers can submit these directly to the NYC DOB or to a landlord's architect for review.
3. Fabrication. Aluminum framing is cut, drilled, and assembled in our shop. Glass is cut, tempered, or laminated to spec. Hardware is pre-fitted where possible to reduce field time.
4. Installation. Our crews handle demo, frame installation, glazing, hardware installation, sealant, and final adjustment. We work around your tenants' business hours when the schedule allows.
5. Inspection and sign-off. We verify door-opening force, closer adjustment, and threshold compliance before we leave the job. If a DOB inspection is required, we coordinate the paperwork.

We work across all five boroughs. A Queens retail strip, a Bronx office building, a Brooklyn mixed-use ground floor, a Manhattan lobby, a Staten Island commercial plaza - these are all regular project types for our crews.

What factors affect the scope and cost of a storefront door project?

No two NYC storefront jobs are identical. Several factors drive the complexity and overall investment of a project.

• Opening size and configuration. A single 36-inch door is straightforward. A full glass facade with multiple bays, curtain wall framing, and automatic operators at both ends is a different scope entirely.
• Glass specification. Standard clear tempered glass is the baseline. Insulated glass units for energy performance, laminated glass for security glazing, or low-iron glass for high-clarity storefronts all change the material cost and lead time.
• Hardware grade. Commercial-grade closers and panic devices rated for heavy-use occupancies cost more than light-duty hardware, but they hold up to the foot traffic volume NYC storefronts actually see.
• Existing conditions. A clean masonry opening is easy to work with. A rotted wood buck, a damaged lintel, or a non-standard opening dimension from a 1920s building adds labor and sometimes structural coordination.
• ADA automatic operators. Adding a power operator with a push-plate actuator raises the project scope but is often required for public accommodations and brings long-term operational value for high-traffic entries.
• Landmark or DOB filing requirements. Some Manhattan and Brooklyn buildings in designated historic districts require LPC approval before any visible facade change. We work with owners and their architects to document the scope correctly.

We give straight answers on scope and lead time. Call Liberty Door Supply at (347) 928-7349 to schedule a field measure anywhere in the five boroughs.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a storefront door replacement take in NYC?

Most single-door replacements are completed in one day. Full storefront frame-outs with sidelights or transoms typically run two to three days depending on glass lead times and field conditions.

Do your storefront doors meet NYC DOB and ADA requirements?

Yes. We fabricate and install to NYC Department of Buildings code and ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including required clear-width openings, threshold heights, and door-opening force limits.

What aluminum storefront framing systems do you work with?

We regularly work with Kawneer, YKK AP, and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope systems, as well as legacy profiles common in older NYC commercial buildings. We can match existing sight lines or spec a full new system.