ELEVATOR WORLD New York is EW's free monthly newsletter focusing on vertical-transportation news in the Greater New York Region. Contact the EW Editorial Department to submit news or the EW Advertising Department to advertise and reach more than 5,000 subscribers in the New York area. | | | | BRONX-HEADQUARTERED START ELEVATOR ABSORBS G-TECH SERVICE PORTFOLIO | | | Bronx-headquartered Start Elevator announced on May 14 it absorbed the service portfolio of G-Tech Elevator Associates LLC, based in Linden, New Jersey, and serving customers throughout New York and New Jersey. G-Tech was founded by father and son Dominick and Brock Glenn in 2010. Dominick Glenn said G-Tech has known Start for many years, and described its reputation for quality service as unsurpassed. "With their experience and resources, this collaboration will benefit from their legacy of excellent customer service and technical expertise while G-Tech continues to focus on delivering best-in-class elevator installations," he said. Start founder and President Jack O'Shea concurred, stating that the companies' combined strength "will provide additional benefits to all our customers and continue to build on the success of both businesses." Brock Glenn observed the complexity of transitioning G-Tech's service portfolio while retaining its installation business required professional help, and that Maven Group remained by G-Tech's side from connecting it with interested partners to finalizing the transaction. O'Shea said the G-Tech deal is "the latest of many such initiatives designed to accelerate Start Elevator's growth." | | | | ECNY HOSTS "UNFORGETTABLE" DINNER DANCE AT VILLA BARONE | | | Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) hosted what Champion Elevator described as an "unforgettable" Spring Dinner Dance the evening of May 10 at Villa Barone Manor on Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx. "What an AMAZING night we had at the annual Dinner Dance," Champion said. "It was truly a pleasure to reconnect with so many of our dedicated suppliers, vendors and friends." Champion extended a special thank-you to ECNY directors past and present, including President Kenny Breglio; Vice President Bobby "Bobby Dee" DeFrancesco; Secretary Brayan Casas; Treasurer Greg DeCola; and Directors Amy DiPaolo, John Farella, Jack Morgan and Grace Greco. The children of Champion's Robert Pic and Frank Feniello were among students awarded US$5,000 scholarships. "This gesture deeply reflects the spirit of our community," Champion observed. | | | Bobby "Bobby Dee" DeFrancesco emcees; photo courtesy of Champion Elevator. | | (l-r) Don Gelestino, Frank Feniello, Victor Rosario, Rosario Planco and Robert Masterson pose for a group shot; photo courtesy of Champion Elevator. | | | | DTM PROVIDES TOUR OF MAGNIFICENT NEW FIDI OFFICE SPACE | | | On December 15, 2023, DTM Drafting & Consulting Services, Inc. moved from its longtime location in College Point, NY, to expansive new, 6,293-ft2 offices in the neoclassical Equitable Building at 120 Broadway in Lower Manhattan's Financial District (FiDi). After the Elevator Conference of New York Supplier Showcase in April, DTM Vice President of Operations Matthew Montesano and his wife, Accounting Director Annemarie Montesano, treated ELEVATOR WORLD to a grand tour of not only the offices, but the recently repositioned 40-story office tower, originally completed in 1915. DTM CEO President Nick Montesano said moving to the Equitable Building was like "coming full circle" for the consultancy, since it is where DTM completed its first job 42 years ago. Longtime DTM client Silverstein Properties recently completed a major renovation of the building, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978. Overseen by architect Beyer Blinder Belle, upgrades include hip new amenity areas — such as a 1980s-style video game arcade, a relaxation area that looks like a spiffed-up CBGB, a reopened Bankers Club at the top, twin rooftop terraces and much more. Nick Montesano took care to ensure that features such as vintage, manually operated cage elevators (including three original to the building) were preserved. Views from DTM's 36th-floor digs are fantastic, and include 3 and 4 World Trade Center, the Brookfield Place shopping and office complex known for its glass dome-topped South Tower and Jersey City across the Hudson River. Look for more soon in EW about this building and DTM! | | | DTM tour guides Matthew and Annemarie Montesano | | A relaxation area that looks like a spiffed-up, sanitized CBGB | | | | | OTIS ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR NEW UWS RESIDENTIAL TOWER | | | Otis tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a three-elevator system to The Rockwell, a new 13-story residential building at 2688 Broadway on Manhattan's Upper West Side (UWS). The system includes two Gen3 PeakTM elevators with built-in connectivity to the Otis ONETM Internet of Things digital platform, and one HydroFitTM machine-room-less holeless hydraulic elevator. New York YIMBY recently reported that construction had completed on the property, designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Toll Brothers, which also served as general contractor. The Rockwell offers 81 condominium units and ground-level retail occupied by a drugstore. Amenities include a 24-h attended lobby, a landscaped private terrace, a fitness center, a screening room and a pet spa. | | Detail of The Rockwell; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY | | | LCD AND SUPPLIERS PROVIDE ELEVATOR FOR BRONX RESIDENTIAL BUILDING | | | 2183 Morris Avenue, designed by Balady Architects; image courtesy of Google Maps via New York YIMBY | | Richie Clark, owner of Mineola, New York-based LCD Elevator Repair, Inc., tells ELEVATOR WORLD LCD and its suppliers provided an elevator system for 2183 Morris Avenue, a new nine-story residential building designed by Badaly Architects and developed by Arben Mitag of Euro Tech Developers in Tremont, the Bronx. The 3500-lb capacity unit makes 10 stops and has 84 ft of travel. Amerivator Systems Corp. of Clifton, New Jersey, provided the engineering layout drawings and phase one equipment, including rails, rail brackets, sling, platform and counterweight rack. Hollister-Whitney supplied the overhead machine, rope gripper and governor. The Peelle Co. provided the passenger door frames and doors. Monitor Elevator Products provided the car and hall stations, GAL provided the door equipment and USC Elevator Interiors, Inc., of Brooklyn provided the cab. The housing lottery for the property launched earlier this month, New York YIMBY reported. | | | | CITY INKS DEAL WITH PANYNJ FOR 120 ACRES ON BROOKLYN WATERFRONT | | | NYC has cut a deal with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) for 1 mi. of land — more than 120 acres — stretching from Red Hook, where the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Red Hook operates, to the southern edge of the Brooklyn Bridge, The Real Deal was among outlets to report on May 14. Boasting "spectacular" views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan, the property is ripe for development such as housing, retail and green space. The city plans to develop all that, along with a modernized port for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, a plan announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul later that same day. With Hochul's blessing, PANYNJ plans to trade the property to Mayor Eric Adams' administration for Staten Island's Howland Hook Marine Terminal, which the authority had been leasing from the city. Adams said the city will work with local stakeholders to design a plan that works for both Red Hook and the city as a whole. "The potential for this area is limitless," the mayor said in a statement. | | | Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul and PANYNJ officials make the May 14 announcement; photo by Don Pollard/Office of Governor Hochul. | | | | SUBMIT YOUR PROJECTS FOR THE EW PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS | | | Submissions are now being accepted for the ELEVATOR WORLD 27th Annual Project of the Year Awards. We are seeking submissions of projects featuring vertical, horizontal or inclined transportation systems with an innovative design, special application or approach that solved a major problem or overcame a unique challenge. Projects will be judged on innovation, originality and creativity, challenges overcome, installation methods and techniques and use of advanced technology, as well as overall quality of the presentation. This year's categories are Elevators, New Construction; Elevators, Modernization; Escalators, New Construction; Escalators, Modernization; Moving Walks; Inclined Elevators; Platform Lifts & Stairway Chairlifts; Private-Residence Elevators; and Special-Purpose Lifts. All entries will be judged and categorized as received by an impartial panel of experienced industry experts and professionals. Winning entries will be published in the January 2025 issue of ELEVATOR WORLD. Winners in each category will be acknowledged with an award of recognition. The submission deadline is September 30. NYC projects are frequently named Projects of the Year. This year, a lift by Day Elevator & Lift won in the Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts category for a lift at Columbia University. In 2002, three NYC projects were honored: Ascent at One Vanderbilt by Liberty Elevator Corp. in Elevators, New Construction; the Marriott Marquis escalators by KONE in Escalators, Modernization; and refuse lifts serving the NYC Authority by Gillespie Corp. in Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. | | | Ascent at One Vanderbilt; photo courtesy of Liberty Elevator Corp. | | Escalators at the Marriott Marquis; photo courtesy of KONE | | | | DIPAOLO NAMED AEG VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MID-ATLANTIC REGION | | | Amy DiPaolo, whose vertical-transportation (VT) industry career spans more than 30 years, has been named American Elevator Group (AEG) vice president (VP) of Business Development, Mid-Atlantic region, DiPaolo announced earlier this month. DiPaolo joins AEG from NYC-based Champion Elevator Corp., where she most recently served as chief sales officer for the NYC metropolitan area. DiPaolo's VT industry career began in 1989 when she was a teenager and took a job at Dover Elevator in Manhattan. From there, she was hired as an expediter with the NYC Department of Buildings. Prior to joining Champion, DiPaolo served seven years as president and CEO of Independence Elevator Co., a Lebanon, New Jersey, company acquired by Champion in 2021. Additional roles she has held include VP at Hudson Elevator Group of New York and New Jersey and direct sales manager at KONE for the New York/New Jersey region. DiPaolo is also a leader in the National Association of Elevator Contractors' Women in Motion group. | | | | | KONE PROVIDES NEW ELEVATORS FOR REPOSITIONED MIDTOWN OFFICE BUILDING | | | KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided 16 new elevators with destination dispatch for the former CBS headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, a 38-story office building originally designed by Eero Saarinen that opened in the mid-1960s and is now known as Black Rock. New York YIMBY reported in April that a repositioning undertaken by Harbor Group International (HGI) was complete at 51 West 52nd Street. Upgrades that include revamped lobbies, new elevators, upgraded interiors, a new tenant lounge, a fitness center and a private café were overseen by architects Vocon and MdeAS Architects. They took care to preserve the façade and character of the building while incorporating features like stairs and water that appeal to contemporary office users. HGI President T. Richard Litton said the renovations have resulted in "palpable excitement from existing tenants and consistent leasing activity from prospective tenants." | | | New amenity space at Black Rock leading into the elevator bank; image courtesy of Colin Miller Photos via New York YIMBY | | | | MODERN ELEVATOR TO PROVIDE ADA ELEVATORS FOR 2 UWS SUBWAY STATIONS | | | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) tells ELEVATOR WORLD Modern Elevator is manufacturing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant elevators for two major Upper West Side (UWS) subway stations: the 81st Street-Museum of Natural History B and C station; and the West 96th Street A, B and C station. The design/build contractor is Judlau, according to MTA. Representing the first time either station has had an elevator, accessibility upgrades are expected to start in June and be complete in 2026. At the West 81st Street-Museum of Natural History station, a three-stop elevator inside the station entrance on the southwest corner of West 81st Street and Central Park West will provide access between the street, upper platform and lower platform, West Side Rag reported. Details are similar for the elevator at the West 96th Street station. The work is part of an already-approved US$577-million accessibility improvement plan that involves 13 stations across all five boroughs. | | | | SCHINDLER SHOWCASES ONE MADISON AVENUE PROJECT | | | One Madison Avenue with its famous clock tower; image courtesy of Schindler | | In a May story titled "Vertical Inspiration," Schindler showcased the vertical-transportation (VT) system it provided to One Madison Avenue in Manhattan's Midtown South, a 130-year-old building that has been repurposed for today's times — most notably through the addition of a 17-story tower within the structure's existing footprint. Schindler observed that One Madison Avenue is a prime example of how aging structures are being rejuvenated, "breathing new life into cities while minimizing environmental impact." A Schinder VT system that incorporates PORT destination dispatch is a key part of the property's rejuvenation. It consists of 30 elevators — including 25 Schindler 7000s — and one Schindler 9300 escalator. Schindler Senior Project Manager Candace Cooper, who has worked on such notable projects as One Vanderbilt and has been in NYC construction for nearly 17 years, said the trend of repurposing older buildings continues to gain momentum in the city. Building Information Modeling was used throughout the design phase and construction, which involved removing the top three floors of the existing structure and adding the new tower to create 121,000-m2 of new Class A office space spread over 27 floors. The owner/developer is SL Green Realty Corp. and Hines; Kohn Pedersen Fox served as architect; and AECOM Tishman was general contractor. Look for more about this project soon in ELEVATOR WORLD. | | | Bank of elevators at One Madison Avenue; image courtesy of Schindler | | | | LOOKING BACK AT A SUCCESSFUL NAEC SPRING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE | | | The National Association of Elevator Contractors' (NAEC) 2024 Spring Educational Conference welcomed its largest crowd to date when it met April 14-17 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. Amid sunny, temperate days, the 315 attendees enjoyed robust education sessions, two golf tournaments, several networking-heavy receptions and more in a relaxed and lush setting along the Gulf Coast. The family-friendly event was organized strategically, allowing for a large amount of education, while keeping blocks of time free for other activities, like biking along the boardwalk, walking along the beach, shopping or kayaking in the bay. The 18 education sessions ranged in topic from market trends and mergers and acquisitions to code updates and troubleshooting. According to NAEC Executive Director Rená Cozart, the conference offered more continuing-education credits than ever before, with eight CET credits, four CAT credits, one Safety credit and 0.7 QEI credits. From the Welcome Reception to the Dregs Party, spirits were high. Long-time industry experts were able to catch up with old friends while also getting to know the many newcomers on hand. According to NAEC President Sean Madden, "the conference is a great time to learn from one another." NAEC National Development Officer Lori Wolking said the participation of the attendees and sponsors made the event a resounding success. | | | Welcome Reception; photo courtesy of NAEC | | Daniel Baltzegar of Vantage conducts a Monday education session; photo courtesy of NAEC. | | | NAEC ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 STURGEON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD | | | | | The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) is accepting nominations for the 2024 William C. Sturgeon Distinguished Service Award through June 3. To be presented this year at United Atlantic City on September 23-26, the honor is given annually by NAEC to an individual who exemplifies outstanding service and dedication to the elevator industry. On a related note, past Sturgeon honorees will participate in a virtual town hall at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on June 11 to help celebrate NAEC's 75th anniversary. Mark Boelhouwer of American Elevator Group, Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick of ELEVATOR WORLD, LJ Blaiotta of Columbia Elevator and Michael J. Ryan of The Peelle Co. will delve into their unique journeys within the elevator industry. Mark your calendars and use this link to join the Zoom meeting on the day of the event. | | | | KONE MONOSPACE MRLS FOR MID-RISE BUILDINGS IN QUEENS AND BROOKLYN | | | KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided one MonoSpaceTM 500 DX machine-room-less (MRL) elevator each to two new seven-story residential buildings in Flushing, Queens, and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. At 138-25 Barclay Avenue in Flushing, the energy-efficient unit serves The Haru Apartments, designed by ND Architecture and developed by Watermark Capital Group. The building includes 48 residences, for which the affordable housing lottery launched in April, according to New York YIMBY. At 1015 Atlantic Avenue in Clinton Hill, the MRL will serve a structure at 1015 Atlantic Avenue designed by Technico Engineering and developed by Solomon Feder. Including 38 residential units and 9,000 ft2 of commercial space, that property completed construction in April, YIMBY reported. | | 1015 Atlantic Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY | | | | PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS FOR "CITY OF YES FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY" PROPOSAL UNDERWAY | | | Mayor Eric Adams kicked off the public review process on April 29 for the "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" proposal, which the NYC Department of City Planning estimates could create up to 108,850 new homes in the next 15 years and address a severe housing shortage, New York YIMBY was among outlets to report. The proposal would facilitate converting non-residential buildings to housing, lifting residential parking mandates and enabling transit-oriented development, among other measures. Ahead of a City Planning Commission hearing this fall and vote by the end of the year, the proposal is being reviewed by community boards, borough presidents and borough boards. Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer described the proposal as "a bold plan to create the most pro-housing changes in the history of our zoning code." | | | | 39th Annual Pop/Joe Golf Outing | September 9, 2024 For more information, visit website. | | 2024 United Convention & Exposition | Atlantic City, New Jersey | September 23-26, 2024 For more information, visit website. | | International Elevator & Escalator Symposium | November 12-13, 2024 For more information, visit website. | | | Editorial submissions, reprint permission requests and subscription/removal requests should be sent to the ELEVATOR WORLD Editorial Department. EW New York editorial staff: Angela C. Baldwin, Kaija Wilkinson, Kathleen Farrell and Lindsay Fletcher. 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