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. | | | | STOBG LAUNCHES ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS | | | | | STO Building Group (STOBG), a group of construction companies operating collaboratively with headquarters in NYC, on August 14 announced the launch of Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC), a specialty service line designed to address one of the construction industry's persistent bottlenecks: vertical transportation (VT). Centralizing STOBG's elevator and escalator expertise, ECC aims to improve elevator system performance, efficiency and inspection success. ECC is led by VT industry veteran Michael Walsh, who brings more than 35 years' experience with construction teams, developers, property owners and architects. Joining Walsh is Project Manager Joseph Forish, a seasoned VT consultant known for his work on complex modernization projects such as 200 Park Avenue in NYC, the Willis Tower in Chicago and Scotia Plaza in Toronto. By working closely with OEMs including Otis, KONE, TK Elevator and Fujitec, ECC "guarantees that clients benefit from the latest technology, smooth coordination and high-quality performance" throughout a project. ECC's suite of consulting services includes system design, modernization and planning; installation and inspection oversight; maintenance contract reviews and operational consulting; regulatory compliance audits and insurance investigation; and expert witness services and forensic evaluations. Walsh observed ECC has "passed 97% of our inspections on the first try." | | | | G-TECH STARTS WORK ON CONTROL ROOM AND OVERHEADS AT FLATIRON | | | G-Tech Elevator Associates LLC tells ELEVATOR WORLD it began work on the control room and overheads at Manhattan's Flatiron Building in August. The G-Tech team mobilized on-site at the landmark 22-story structure in April to tackle the bulk of the elevator work for its conversion into 60 residential units. G-Tech previously removed eight elevators as developer The Brodsky Organization completely gutted the inside of the building to construct a new core while preserving much of the structure. G-Tech's scope of work consists of installing three new machine-room-less elevators and modernizing a sidewalk elevator. All units will have BTS Elevator Packages systems including Elsco roller guides, Hollister-Whitney governors and safeties, GAL door equipment, Imperial machines, Monitor fixtures and MCE controllers, G-Tech's Brock Glenn said. | | | The control room; image courtesy of G-Tech | | Looking out from the east side; image courtesy of G-Tech | | | | 50TH POP/JOE GOLF OUTING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 8 | | | The 50th POP Frohlinger/JOE Marchese Memorial Invitational Outing, a popular golf event to benefit the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF), is planned rain or shine at the Brookville Country Club in Old Brookville, NY, on September 8. Due to overwhelming demand for the golf portion of the event, which has been sold out for the past 10 years, a double-shotgun start will be run: 7:30 a.m. for the morning session and 12:30 p.m. for the afternoon. Sponsorships for flags, tee markers and dinner are still available. Founded to honor the memory of two of the elevator industry's most distinguished members — "POP" Frohlinger and Joe Marchese — this year's event will recognize all past honorees. In addition to assisting EESF in educating children on the proper use of vertical-transportation equipment, the event is also a day of fellowship and fun for industry colleagues, featuring breakfast, lunch and a cocktail hour/awards dinner. EESF Executive Director Amber Catlin- Kolodziej said POP/JOE has been a strong supporter of the Foundation since the 1990s, with total contributions topping US$800,000. "We look forward to the 50th anniversary of POP JOE this coming September and celebrating all of the past honorees!" she said. Contact organizers Vincent Moscato at 718-383-3395 or Joel Frohlinger at 917-541-6161 for more information. | | | | MID-AMERICAN MODERNIZES ELEVATORS AT BUSY MTA QUEENS PLAZA STATION | | | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) tells ELEVATOR WORLD that Mid-American Elevator modernized three elevators at the Queens Plaza subway station located under the eastern edge of Queens Plaza at the large Queens Plaza interchange in NYC. Part of larger accessibility and safety upgrades, work included full replacement of elevator cabs and associated equipment within the cabs, shafts and pits, along with two new elevator head houses at street level; shaft and pit modifications to accommodate the new equipment; replacement and modernization of all elevator machine room, electrical and mechanical equipment; and upgrades to the remote-monitoring equipment, intercom system and cameras. Nearly 10,000 subway riders user the Queens Plaza station each weekday, according to MTA, which currently has elevator replacement projects underway in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. | | | TEI GROUP SAYS GOODBYE TO TWO WHO RETIRED THIS SUMMER | | | This summer, TEI Group said goodbye to two valued longtime employees, Modernization Mechanic Keith Nugent and Modernization and Construction Adjuster Paul Semder, who retired in June and July, respectively. The men were honored during a party at TEI's Long Island headquarters in August, with TEI President Mark Gregorio thanking them for their "dedicated work to the TEI Group mission." Describing Nugent and Semder as giants in the vertical-transportation industry, TEI stated: "After several decades of experience, perseverance and devotion to their craft, their absence will be greatly felt. Their undeniable legacy will live on in those they've trained, molded and helped, as well as in the buildings they've left their mark on through the years. Please join us in congratulating these remarkable men!" | | | | SCHINDLER VT UNITS FOR NEW TWO-TOWER WEST VILLAGE COMPLEX | | | Schindler tells ELEVATOR WORLD it is installing 15 vertical-transportation (VT) units for 80 Clarkson, a residential complex along the Hudson River in Manhattan's West Village that consists of two 37- and 45-story towers featuring 112 condominiums. The property will be served by six 7000, including two double-deck; five 5500; and four holeless twin-post hydraulic elevators, along with two mobility units. Construction has topped out on 80 Clarkson, designed by COOKFOX and SLCE architects and developed by Zeckendorf Development, Atlas Capital Group and Baupost Group, New York YIMBY reported in July. The US$1.25-billion development features an intricate cubic form of stepped setbacks and pocketed terraces. Completion is anticipated in December 2026. | 80 Clarkson; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY | | | | IN MEMORIAM: WILLIAM "BILL" LEDIGER | | | | | William "Bill" Lediger, a lifelong elevator man who began his vertical-transportation (VT) career as a member of International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 1 in Manhattan, passed away suddenly on July 15 at age 77. Born in Brooklyn, Lediger began his VT industry career shortly after high school with Westinghouse — later Schindler — where he earned the respect of colleagues and supervisors for "his no-nonsense work ethic and steady hand," his obituary reads. Lediger continued his VT career after relocating upstate to Queensbury, continuing his work through IUEC Local 75 and eventually working for KONE. "He was known as a straight shooter, a spitfire and someone who could always be counted on — dependable, sharp and never one to sugarcoat the truth." Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Cathy, and daughter, Caitlyn. | | | | KONE ESCALATORS FOR MTA VT UPGRADES IN MANHATTAN AND QUEENS | | | The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) tells ELEVATOR WORLD KONE manufactured six new escalators delivered under an escalator replacement project designed by North American engineering firm Entuitive at the West 4th-Washington Square Station in Manhattan and the Sutphin Blvd.-Archer Ave. Station in Queens. VTX Engineering provided vertical-transportation support. MTA leaders and project partners including those from design-builder J-Track celebrated the milestone during a ceremony on July 30 at the Sutphin station. Entuitive Construction Engineering Vice President Dave Douglas said it is "an honor to help elevate the experience through purpose-built design and engineering" at the hubs that see millions of riders each year. Many international visitors pass through Sutphin, making the escalators one of the first impressions they have of NYC, he pointed out. "We're thrilled to be part of Sutphin's longstanding history and grateful to the Project CEO team at the MTA for guiding our success," Douglas continued. | One of the new units, which now boast LED lighting; image courtesy of Entuitive | | | | ECNY CELEBRATES 2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS | | | Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) celebrated 13 winners of the annual ECNY scholarships on July 9 at Villa Barone Manor in the Bronx. Including the scholars' families, the event featured dinner and the awards presentation. This year's winners (and the companies their families represent) are Ryan Albertson, Precision Elevator Corp.; Brayden Anderson, SCS Elevator Products; Bianca Aponte, Lift-Tech LTD.; Kenneth Breglio, BP Elevator Co.; Olivia Breglio, BP Elevator Co.; Carson Bunch, Gorman Co.; Zachary Castellano, VDA; Jaden Cesar, VDA; Anthony Diresta, KONE; Anthony Feniello, Champion Elevator Corp.; Samuel Garcia, Centennial Elevator; Riley Krater, Delaware Elevator; Meghan Lazzarini, PS Marcato; Louis Masset, ELSCO; Gavin Mosleh, Unitec Elevator; Nicholas Pugliese, Walsh Associates; Henry Reiner, BP Elevator; Colin Smith, TEI Group; and Adrian Tobin, MEI-Total Elevator Solutions. | | | Scholarship recipients holding their plaques | | (l-r) ECNY President Kenny Breglio of BP Elevator and Greg DeCola of VDA, who is a member and supporter of ECNY | | | | 1915 TRIBECA BUILDING SET FOR RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION | | | 139 Franklin Street; rendering courtesy of Broad Street Development via New York YIMBY | | The top three floors of a 10-story Tribeca building built in 1915 stand out for their potential to become penthouse apartments as part of a commercial-to-residential conversion planned by Broad Street Development and TPG Angelo Gordon at 139 Franklin Street, New York YIMBY reported in July. Currently being used as a 74-unit self-storage facility, the structure was recently purchased by the developers for US$42.5 million from the Sofia family in a deal arranged by JLL Capital Markets. JLL said the property would become the first residential conversion in the Tribeca neighborhood following the City of Yes zoning reforms and US$467 million tax incentive. With full exposure on both its northern and southern elevations, 129 Franklin Street "represents a standout residential conversion opportunity," Broad Street Development Chief Operating Officer Daniel Blanco said. | | | | GALLAGHER NAMED OTIS NYC TERRITORY MANAGER | | | | | John Gallagher was named Otis NYC territory manager in July. Gallagher is an experienced sales representative who is skilled in contract negotiation, project management, sales and team building. With a BS from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a focus on finance and economics, Gallagher joins Otis from 3Phase Elevator Corp., where he served as a sales executive for more than two years. Prior to that, he held sales roles at Schindler in Morristown, New Jersey; TEI Group in NYC; and The Peelle Co. in NYC. | | | | INNOCORE PRO COMPLETES MIDTOWN JOB, ANNOUNCES MOVE | | | Netting covers the structure as the façade takes shape; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY. | | Innocore Pro Elevator, Inc. tells ELEVATOR WORLD it recently completed a job on the west side of Midtown Manhattan near Hudson Yards and also moved. The recently completed job is for 439 West 36th Street, a 12-story residential building designed by Archimaera Architecture and developed by ZD Jasper Realty. In July, the building stood topped out ahead of anticipated completion in 2026, New York YIMBY reported. Containing 52 units, ground-level retail and recreational space on the roof and at the cellar level, the building will be served by two passenger elevators, each with a capacity of 3500 lb and serving 14 landings. The elevators will be equipped with Elevator Systems controllers, Kings Elevator Parts motors, GAL door operators and MAD fixtures. Innocore also reminds customers that it has moved. The new address is 36-18 Main Street, Suite 602, Flushing, NY 11354. | | | MODERNIZED ELEVATORS UNVEILED AT 66TH STREET-LINCOLN CENTER STATION | | | One of the new elevators; image courtesy of Forte Construction | | Forte Construction Corp., based on Long Island with a NYC office, on August 4 announced successful completion of a two-elevator modernization at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) 66th Street-Lincoln Center 1 subway station on the Upper West Side. Part of larger accessibility upgrades across the MTA network, the project, a joint venture with Gramercy Group, Inc., saw both the uptown and downtown elevators replaced simultaneously, starting in October 2024 and wrapping up at the end of June 2025. Hundreds of hours were spent working 'round the clock to fully replace cabs and associated equipment, shafts and pits, along with two new elevator entrance canopies at street level. Workers faced an exceptional challenge in modernizing the 10-x-12-ft machine rooms that were significantly smaller than those in most subway stations. To make them code compliant, workers reconfigured both machine rooms for mechanical replacements and proper ventilation. Other crucial work was replacing the street-level pavers in front of the elevator adjacent to Richard Tucker Park, which involved re-grading the entrance approach to the elevator to achieve Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Existing communications systems were upgraded by implementing a remote cloud-monitoring system. | | | ADAMS ANNOUNCES US$3-MILLION 14TH STREET PPP TRANSFORMATION PLAN | | | Mayor Eric Adams joined NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, NYC Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball and leaders from the Union Square Partnership and Meatpacking District Management Association on July 30 to announce a US$3-million public-private partnership (PPP) plan to transform Manhattan's 14th Street Corridor. The next step is a study that will be conducted by DOT, NYCEDC and the Union Square and Meatpacking District's Business Development Districts to determine what's most needed to improve the pedestrian and rider transit experience. Vertical transportation was not mentioned specifically, but upgrades will likely include upgraded pedestrian space, greenery and safety enhancements along the popular bus route that sees approximately 28,000 daily riders. Once the 24-month design study, which includes a US$2-million investment from the city with the Union Square Partnership and the Meatpacking District contributing US$750,000 and US$250,000, respectively, is assigned a consultant and completed, the city will seek comments from the public — likely in early 2026. | Part of the proposed overhaul; rendering courtesy of Union Square Partnership | | | 12 NEW MTA STATIONS TO RECEIVE ELEVATORS AND MORE | | | As part of Disability Pride Month in July, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced an additional 12 stations across four boroughs that will receive elevators and other accessibility upgrades as part of the 2025-2019 Capital Plan. In Brooklyn, that includes five stations (two in Crown Heights); in the Bronx, three; and two each in Manhattan and Queens. In all, the plan calls for at least 60 more stations to be made Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, ensuring that nearly 70% of all NYC subway rides will take place to or from an accessible station. The MTA also announced the launch of a revamped Elevator and Escalator Status Tool, making it easier for riders to check the status of any elevator or escalator. Improvements were made to the interface, navigation and search functionality. MTA is also using funds from congestion pricing to invest in ADA upgrades at 23 stations, including new elevators and reconstructed platforms. | | | EMPIRE TRAM BRINGS MARINE INNOVATIONS TO FINGER LAKES | | | Marine Innovations, Inc., the Frazee, Minnesota-based manufacturer of trams and inclined elevators for North America, Central America and the Caribbean, announced on August 12 Empire Tram, based in Interlaken, NY, has become a dealer. Serving Finger Lakes residents and properties in upstate NY, Empire Tram now specializes in sales, installation and service of Marine Innovations' inclined elevators. The company is owned by David and Jessica Siurano, who are "dedicated to enhancing access and enjoyment of lakeside living throughout New York state." In addition to Empire Tram, David Siurano owns construction company Siurano and Son, LLC, and is a proud U.S. Army veteran. | | Example of a tram in NY state; image courtesy of Marine Innovations | | | | 50th Annual Pop/Joe Golf Outing | September 8, 2025 For more information, visit website. | | NAEC 76th Annual Convention & Exposition | September 14-17
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