Atlas Glass

Glass manufacturing shapes the city in ways most people never notice. From storefronts to industrial facades, the craft supplies the quiet infrastructure of daily life. Atlas Glass operates in this essential trade, producing custom panels, tempered units, and specialty glazing for contractors and architects across the five boroughs.

Astoria’s industrial waterfront has long been a hub for fabricators who value space and transit access. Their facility sits at 28-50 42nd St, a block where warehouses and workshops share sidewalks with delivery trucks. The address places them within easy reach of both the N/W subway and the RFK-Triborough Bridge, a practical detail for clients moving large materials.

Demand for durable, precisely cut glass keeps local shops like this one busy. Projects range from residential shower enclosures to commercial storefronts that need hurricane-rated glazing. Some orders require laminated layers for security; others call for low-iron glass to maximize clarity. Whatever the specification, the work remains largely unseen—until sunlight catches a freshly installed panel at just the right angle.

Questions about lead time or product options can be directed to (718) 728-7874. For directions to the Astoria location, the map is available here.