Volume 71 | February 2025 | | | 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. | | | | 10-ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION BY TEI FOR MANHATTAN'S LARGEST OFFICE-TO-RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION | | | (l-r) the Empire State Building and the former Pfizer HQ in Manhattan; photo © John W. Cahill for the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat | | TEI Group tells ELEVATOR WORLD it will modernize 10 elevators — including installation of three new units — at 235 East 42nd Street, the 33-story former Pfizer headquarters that is Manhattan's largest office-to-residential conversion. Working with Collaborative Construction, TEI said the property will be combined with 219 East 42nd Street. Outlets including Multi-Housing News reported that David Werner Real Estate Investments and Metro Loft Management obtained US$135-million in financing from Northwind Group for the conversion in January. The market-rate project is set to include approximately 910 residential units, along with retail and amenity areas. The project is part of the office-to-residential conversion trend that's heating up as demand for apartments in the city grows. | | | | FUJITEC ELEVATORS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHELSEA | | | Fujitec tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a five-unit elevator system for 335 Eighth Avenue, a nine-story mostly residential building designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed by MAG Partners and Mutual Redevelopment Houses, Inc., in Chelsea, Manhattan. According to New York YIMBY, its red brick façade was nearing completion in January ahead of anticipated project completion in the third quarter. The elevator system consists of three machine-room-less gearless traction passenger elevators that travel at 350 ft/min with a capacity of up to 3500 lb traversing either eight or nine floors, one hydraulic service elevator that travels at 80 ft/min with a capacity of 8000 lb traversing two floors and one fire service access elevator that travels at 80 ft/min with a capacity of 10,000 lb also traversing two floors. On target to receive Passive House and LEED Gold certifications, the 200,000-ft2 property will offer 188 mostly studio or one-bedroom rental units, a Lidl supermarket and an array of amenities. | | | 335 Eighth Avenue; image courtesy of MAG Partners and COOKFOX Architects | | | | LIFT ELEVATOR PROVIDES UNITS FOR NEW BRONX BUILDING | | | 790 Allerton Avenue; image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect | | Lift Elevator LLC, based in Mount Vernon, New York, tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a pair of overhead traction elevators with Hollister-Whitney gearless machines and controllers from Elevator Systems, Inc. for 790 Allerton Avenue, a new seven-story residential building in the Bronx. New York YIMBY reported in January that the affordable housing lottery had launched for the property, designed by Michael S. Mazzella and developed by Louis Vele of 790 Allerton LLC with 43 residences. A rendering shows a black and beige exterior and what appears to be ground-level commercial space. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, a garage, a gym, in-unit washers and dryers, energy-efficient appliances, intercoms, high-speed internet and air conditioning. | | | | G-TECH PROVIDES ELEVATORS FOR NEW BROOKLYN TOWER | | | Linden, New Jersey-headquartered G-Tech Elevator Associates LLC tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided two elevators for 655 Union Street, a 13-story residential tower recently completed in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The building is served by two machine-room-less traction elevators traveling at 350 ft/min. One has 3500-lb capacity traveling 14 floors (including a cellar level) with 14 front and 13 rear openings, and the other, 2100-lb with 13 front openings. The elevators have BTS Elevator Package packages along with GAL door equipment paired with Elevator Controls Pixel Controllers and Imperial machines. Designed by L+Z Architecture and developed by Avery Hall and Gindi Capital, the 200,000-ft2 structure features a charcoal-colored façade, a landscaped rooftop terrace, a pool and ground-level retail, according to New York YIMBY. There will be 193 rental units. | | 655 Union Street; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY | | | Rendering of rooftop garden at 655 Union Street; image courtesy of Gustavo Coutinho from The Courthouse | | | IN MEMORIAM: RAYMOND POWERS | | | | | Elevator Doors Inc., Elevator Cabs Inc. (EDI/ECI), the custom cab and entrance manufacturer headquartered in Paterson, New Jersey, is mourning the loss of longtime colleague Raymond Powers, who passed away unexpectedly on January 17. EDI/ECI's beloved "mentor and elevator genius" had been part of the team for more than 35 years. He was known as an upbeat, tireless and fun-loving person who always had time to educate and pass on his extensive knowledge. He was well-respected by everyone he worked with, as well as the customers who were fortunate enough to work with him. Powers' survivors include his wife, daughters and many other family members and friends. "Raymond always brought a smile and a massive heart to everything he did," . EDI/ECI stated. "His knowledge and experience in the elevator industry is unsurpassed, and we will miss him tremendously." | | | | SKYLINE ELEVATORS NY CELEBRATES PASSING INSPECTIONS IN RECORD TIME | | | "We're beyond proud of our team's work," SKYLINE stated; image courtesy of SKYLINE ELEVATORS NY. | | Brooklyn-based SKYLINE ELEVATORS NY recently celebrated passing seven elevator inspections across three boroughs in one week. The work involved six different buildings and four customers. There were five final inspections and two temporary construction inspections (enabling outside hoist removal). All seven elevators were installed at "record-breaking speed," SKYLINE said. They were two overhead traction units traveling 20 stories, two machine-room-less (MRL) units traveling 15 stories, one MRL traveling 14 stories, one corner post unit traveling 11 stories and one 10,000-lb capacity car elevator. | | | | FUJITEC PROVIDES THREE ELEVATORS FOR MIDTOWN EAST TOWER | | | 300 East 50th Street; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY | | Working with general contractor Urban Atelier Group, Fujitec provided a three-elevator system for 300 East 50th Street, a 23-story residential tower in the Turtle Bay area of Midtown East, Manhattan, Fujitec tells ELEVATOR WORLD. All three units are gearless traction passenger elevators that travel 700 ft/min traversing all 25 floors. All have front openings, with one also having two side openings. New York YIMBY reported in January that façade installation had reached the pinnacle at the property, designed by BKSK Architects and developed by MAG Partners in collaboration with Global Holdings, KRW Realty Advisors, Krown Point and Safanad. Its 170,000 ft2 will contain 194 residences that are 30% affordable, ground-level retail and a cellar level. Completion is anticipated in the fourth quarter of this year. | | | | ECNY TO HOST VENDOR APPRECIATION ROOFTOP EXTRAVAGANZA | | | 230 Fifth; image courtesy of clubbable.com | | This year, the Elevator Conference of New York's (ECNY) Supplier Showcase on April 9 at Villa Barone Manor in the Bronx will be preceded by a new networking event: The ECNY Vendor Appreciation & Networking NYC Penthouse and Rooftop Extravaganza. Open exclusively to ECNY members, showcase vendors and attendees, the event is planned on April 8 at 230 Fifth, NYC's largest all-year outdoor and indoor bar and event space in Manhattan's Flatiron District, from 5-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert; a top-shelf open bar; premium networking opportunities with industry leaders; and breathtaking views of the NYC skyline. Prior to March 14 early registration, the cost is US$275 per person. After March 14, it is US$300 per person. Spaces are limited, and ECNY reminds those interested in attending to not "miss this exclusive opportunity to connect and celebrate!" | | | | NAESA ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR EASTERN REGION CHAIR | | | NAESA International invites members in good standing to apply to be nominated as chair of the Eastern Region, a position currently held by Christopher M. Dodds of ATIS. The deadline for nomination forms is February 28, and interested parties must register for and be present at the Eastern Region meeting on March 28-29 at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condominiums at 1700 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland. Potential Eastern Region chairs must be willing and able to serve the region and attend meetings, as well as give a short speech during the March meeting. The term of the chair position is through spring 2028. To apply, download the Acceptance to be Nominated as a Regional Officer form from the NAESA website under the Members tab. Completed forms may be mailed to the NAESA Executive Office, P.O. Box 4367, Mankato, MN 56002, or emailed to Assistant Executive Director Megan Fitzmaurice. | | | | NEW YORK BUILD 2025 SHOW GUIDE GOES LIVE AS EVENT APPROACHES | | | Organizers of New York Build 2025 Expo, the largest construction and design show for the New York and tri-state region, announced the 2025 Show Guide is now live for the event planned on March 12-13 at the Javits Center in Hell's Kitchen. In the form of a flipbook, the 63-page guide includes 26 sections, including ones for architects, governments, sustainability, facilities management, skyscrapers and tall buildings and much more. The 98% sold-out event will feature more than 500 top-level speakers across 14 conference tracks and more than 500 exhibitors. The guide includes an expo floor layout with locations of exhibitor booths. ELEVATOR WORLD is among event sponsors, and the event will be covered in-depth in an upcoming issue of the magazine. | | | | START ELEVATOR'S O'SHEA DISCUSSES 2025 BUSINESS DRIVERS, CHALLENGES | | | | | Jack O'Shea, owner and president of Bronx-based Start Elevator, recently discussed with ELEVATOR WORLD what's driving business and creating challenges for his company in 2025. With a roughly equal footprint across all five NYC boroughs and a wide array of customers, Start is optimistic about falling interest rates and new codes that will require compliance by the end of 2026, O'Shea said. One of the main challenges of doing business in NYC now, he said, is ensuring Start keeps proper inventory for its customers and that orders come in on time, which requires careful navigation of the supply chain. "We also work with customers to help them understand when their equipment is truly obsolete and a full modernization is necessary," O'Shea said. While the vast majority of Start's customers are now in compliance with the new door lock monitoring requirement, elevator systems with single-plunger brakes will need to be modified to dual plunger or have a new rope gripper installed by January 1, 2027, to comply with code. This, O'Shea said, promises to drive business for Start throughout the year and beyond. | | | | MODERN ELEVATOR UNITS FOR MTA ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE | | | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced in January that the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station in Woodhaven, Queens, is now fully accessible with two street-to-platform elevators manufactured and installed by Modern Elevator. Modern Elevator worked alongside MLJ Contracting Corp. and TC Electric, LLC, on the station upgrades, which also included two new staircases, upgraded platforms and new fare control areas. Woodhaven Boulevard is the first MTA accessibility project built to bypass an existing mezzanine using direct-to-platform elevators, allowing customers to reach the platform faster with only one elevator and simplifying the trip. The innovative approach also saved approximately US$40 million from the project budget, made possible by the Federal Transit Administration in the form of a US$177-million grant. | One of the new elevators at the Woodhaven Boulevard station; image courtesy of MTA | | | CHAMPION ELEVATOR WELCOMES GUARINO AS CHIEF SALES OFFICER | | | | | Champion Elevator Corp., headquartered in Manhattan, in January welcomed Robert Guarino as chief sales officer. Prior to joining Champion, Guarino held management and sales leadership roles at companies including Johnson Controls and Tyco Integrated Security, both in the Connecticut area. He is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a degree in secondary education and teaching. Guarino reports directly to Champion CEO and President Don Gelestino, "ensuring a unified vision and teamwork-driven approach." Champion said that Guarino is poised to lead its sales team "to new heights," as he has a proven track record of driving substantial sales growth and a strong leadership background in strategic business operations, adding: "His extensive experience includes sales management, team mentorship and fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation — skills that are sure to help propel Champion Elevator forward." | | | HIGHRIDE PROVIDES TRIO OF ELEVATORS FOR NEW BRONX TOWER | | | Brooklyn-based Highride Elevator Services tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a trio of elevators for 2123 Glebe Avenue, a new 13-story, 111-unit residential building in Westchester Square, Bronx. The package includes a machine-room-less duplex and a hydraulic elevator. Elevators are joined by amenities including pet-friendly policies, security cameras and a shared laundry room, according to New York YIMBY, which reported in January that the affordable housing lottery had launched for the property. Designed by S. Wieder Architect and developed by Moses Freund of The Vaja Group, 2123 Glebe Avenue consists of an earth-toned base structure topped by a black and white tower with a grid of square windows. | | | 2123 Glebe Avenue; image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect | | Common area of 2123 Glebe Avenue; image courtesy of NYC Housing Connect | | | BTS ELEVATOR PACKAGES WELCOMES PROJECT MANAGER STARKEY | | | | | Linden, New Jersey-headquartered BTS Elevator Packages Inc. recently welcomed Project Manager Ayyad Starkey to the team. Starkey joins BTS, and the elevator industry, from Kinaxis Consulting LLC, a company that provides technical project management, design and engineering services, commissioning authority, technical consulting, business analysis and IT system development. Starkey said he is looking forward to working with the "amazing group at BTS," collaborating with elevator contractors and immersing himself in the industry. Working frequently with companies including G-Tech Elevator Associates LLC, and LCD Elevator Repair, Inc., BTS Elevator Packages LLC has provided vertical-transportation system packages for projects in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and beyond. | | | March 12-13, 2025 For more information, visit website. | | NAEC Spring Educational Conference | Hilton Head, South Carolina | March 16-19, 2025 For more information, visit website. | | April 9, 2025 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 and Lindsay Fletcher. The EW Editorial Calendar can be downloaded here. ELEVATOR WORLD New York is a registered trademark, and all rights are reserved. Copyright 2025 © Elevator World, Inc. | | | Copyright © 2025 Elevator World, Inc., All rights reserved.
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