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Custom Glass in Upper East Side

We measure, fabricate and install custom glass for Upper East Side apartments, condos, co-ops and townhouse renovations. Shower enclosures, mirrors, railings and interior glass walls made to fit the real room.

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Building manager approved, full COI for co-ops and condos

Working on the Upper East Side

Glass work inside co-ops, condos and townhouses

Most of our work here happens inside occupied prewar co-ops, postwar condo towers and townhouses, and that shapes how we plan every job. Before anything is cut we confirm the building alteration rules, send a certificate of insurance to the managing agent and book the service elevator for delivery and installation.

Prewar bathrooms often have walls that are out of plumb and floors that slope toward the drain, so we measure on site with laser tools and fabricate to the real opening, not to the drawing. Townhouse renovations bring other questions, such as long stair runs that suit glass railings or garden-level rooms that need more light. Our showroom at 1400 York Avenue is close by, so you can see glass samples, hardware finishes and edge options before you decide.

Residential services

What we install in Upper East Side homes

Frameless Shower Enclosures

Fixed panels, hinged doors and sliding enclosures cut to the actual opening.

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Custom Mirrors

Wall, vanity and gym mirrors with polished edges and clean mounting.

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Glass Railings

Stair and terrace railings for townhouses and penthouse renovations.

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Interior Glass Walls

Glass partitions that divide a room and keep the daylight.

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Frameless shower enclosure in a prewar bathroom Shower enclosure, original photo
Frameless shower enclosures

Shower glass made for prewar bathrooms

  1. 01

    The task

    Renovated prewar bathrooms often leave an opening that is not square, with a curb or tub that slopes toward the drain.

  2. 02

    The options

    Fixed panel, hinged door, sliding enclosure or a neo-angle layout, in clear, low-iron or frosted tempered glass.

  3. 03

    The measurement

    We laser-measure after tile is finished, so every panel is cut to the real walls and curb.

  4. 04

    The result

    An enclosure that fits the room, hardware in the finish you chose and a 2-year project warranty.

About frameless shower doors
Custom mirrors

Where mirrors earn their space in a city apartment

Three situations we see often on the Upper East Side, each with a different size, edge and mounting.

Floor-to-ceiling mirror in a narrow foyer

A full wall in a narrow foyer

A floor-to-ceiling mirror doubles the sense of depth in a long entry hall and bounces light from the living room.

Vanity mirror in a prewar bathroom

A vanity sized to a prewar bath

Small bathrooms need mirrors cut around medicine cabinets, sconces and tile lines, not a stock size.

Mirror wall in a home gym

A home gym wall

Large panels joined with tight seams, mounted for safety in a spare room or a townhouse basement.

Building types

Homes we work in across the neighborhood

Prewar co-ops

Board rules, alteration agreements and set work hours planned before the install date.

Postwar condos

Service elevator booking and COI for the managing agent, sent ahead of delivery.

Townhouses

Stair railings, garden-level doors and glass walls across several floors.

Classic apartments

Older walls and floors that need on-site measurement and custom fitting.

Before you choose

What to decide about the glass

We walk you through each choice at the consultation and bring samples so you can compare in your own light.

Glass type

Clear, low-iron or frosted tempered glass, chosen for the room and how much tint you want to see.

Privacy

Frosted or partly frosted panels where you need privacy and still want light.

Edge and finish

Polished, beveled or flat edges, matched to the style of the room.

Hardware and safety

Hinges, clamps and handles in the finish you pick, with tempered safety glass.

Case study

Project title, for example primary bath in a prewar co-op

Task
What the client needed
Building
Building type and area
Scope
Panels, doors, mirrors
Materials
Glass type, edges, hardware finish
Constraints
Access, walls, schedule
Result
What changed for the client
How it works

From first call to finished glass

  1. 01

    Consultation

    We talk through the room, your ideas and the building rules.

  2. 02

    Site measure

    Laser measurement on site once the walls and tile are ready.

  3. 03

    Design and quote

    Glass, edges and hardware options with a clear written quote.

  4. 04

    Confirmation

    You approve the drawing, finishes and the install window.

  5. 05

    Fabrication

    Glass is cut and tempered to the confirmed measurements.

  6. 06

    Installation

    Our team installs and coordinates access with your building.

  7. 07

    Care guidance

    How to clean the glass and look after the hardware.

Also nearby

We work the same way in Lenox Hill, Yorkville and Carnegie Hill. The full list of areas we cover is on the Manhattan page.

Custom glass installation on the Upper East Side

Glass Factory NYC has been measuring, fabricating and installing custom glass for Upper East Side homes for years. We work in prewar co-ops along Park and Fifth Avenue, postwar condo towers near York Avenue and townhouses on the side streets between Lexington and Madison. Every project starts with an on-site measurement, because older buildings rarely have perfectly square walls or level floors.

Our showroom at 1400 York Avenue is a short walk for most clients in the neighborhood, so you can see frameless shower doors, mirror edges and hardware finishes in person before you decide.

What we install in Upper East Side apartments

  • Frameless shower enclosures with fixed panels, hinged doors or sliding systems
  • Custom mirrors for foyers, vanities and home gyms
  • Glass railings for stairs, terraces and penthouse renovations
  • Interior glass walls and partitions that keep the daylight

How we handle co-op and condo requirements

Most buildings on the Upper East Side have strict alteration rules. We take care of the paperwork and logistics so the install goes through without delays.

  1. We review the building alteration agreement and approved work hours
  2. We send a certificate of insurance to the managing agent before delivery
  3. We book the service elevator and protect common areas during the install
  4. We clean up and leave the space ready to use the same day

Why homeowners choose local fabrication

Because the glass is cut to your exact measurements in our own shop, there is no waiting for stock sizes and no gaps around uneven walls. Every installation comes with a 2-year project warranty, and our team stays available for adjustments after the job is done. If you are planning a bathroom or apartment renovation, book a free estimate and we will schedule a visit that fits your contractor's timeline.

FAQ

Questions from Upper East Side homeowners

After the tile and curb are finished. Glass is cut to those final measurements, so measuring earlier usually means measuring again.

That is normal in prewar buildings. We laser-measure the real opening and fabricate each panel to fit the walls and curb as they are, not to a standard size.

Yes. We review the alteration agreement, send a certificate of insurance to the managing agent and book the service elevator before delivery.

We regularly work alongside designers and general contractors and plan the measure and install around their schedule.

Most projects are fabricated and installed within two to three weeks after the final measurement, depending on the glass type and hardware.

Upper East Side

Planning a glass project in your home?

Tell us about the room and what you have in mind. Send photos, rough dimensions or plans and we will come back with options and a free estimate.

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