Longtime employee takes the wheel at the Ludlow Garage Auto Body Repair

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

In January, Jerome Vasconcellos and his brother-in-law, Mario Marques, brought to a close over 50 years in business on the Lower East Side at Ludlow Garage, 151 Attorney St., between Houston and Stanton.

 

While the two are now enjoying retirement, their body shop, located across the street at No. 152, continues to operate and is run by a few longtime employees.

 

We recently talked with the new owner of Ludlow Garage Inc. Auto Body Repair — Gregorio "Alex" Almonte. 

If you were a Ludlow Garage regular, then you probably know Alex — he worked for Jerome and Mario for 32 years. 

He is leasing the space from them at 152 Attorney St. and "continuing their work." He gave me a grand tour — the first ever EVG auto body post.

The shop offers auto body work and service as well as flat fix, detailing, and welding. A state inspection license is coming soon. 

Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.

If you're on social media, the garage has an Instagram and (!) TikTok account.

As we previously reported, the former Ludlow Garage space at 151 Attorney St. is now being used as private storage for the new owner's luxury car collection, equipped with an elaborate security system. 

Previously on EV Grieve: 

• After over 50 years, Ludlow Garage on the Lower East Side to close its doors