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seven-story structure there now. “The building was nothing special, and I didn’t want anything in the way that could compromise our designs,” Naftali said.

But he could be missing out on some carburetor cachet.

“New Yorkers love conversions,” Steinberg said. “You can almost brag, ‘This used to be a garage,’ and watch your guests gasp.”

One of the biggest advantages of converting a garage is ample parking for buyers. At 224 Mulberry St., each of the seven units gets two spots.

At 21W20, condos are being built beside and atop an existing garage.