The 2017 Year End Gives D & D Additional Modernization and New Construction Jobs

A magnificent art deco, early 20^th century residential building has awarded D & D the modernization of their elevator.  The building, located in the Bronx area,  the elevator had been modernized approximately 30+ years ago but, was in need of upgrading and bringing it up to the ADA standards of today.  Not only will there be a new controller, machine and door operator; there will also be a new car interior and flooring to make the package aesthetically pleasing.  The overhead traction elevator will be 1500 pound, 100 FPM with 7 stops & 7 openings.

A luxury apartment complex with breathtaking views and extended amenities, located in the Westchester area, has given D & D the job of modernizing the four elevators that are on their property.  In order to continue to attract the upscale clientele they now have, the building which was built in 1965, needed to update the elevator units. To make the elevators run in a more efficient and smooth manner, they required new controllers, machines, governors, door operators, etc. Along with the mechanical aspect of the job they will be receiving new cab interiors for each of the units.  Two of the overhead geared traction units are 2000 pounds, 100 FPM with 7 stops and 7 openings and the two remaining units are also 2000 pounds, 100 FPM but with 9 stops with 9 openings.

This Co-op, located new parks, colleges and transportation, chose D & D Elevator to modernize their elevator that had all the original equipment from the installation in 1966.  This elevator will now have a new controller, fixtures, car operating panel, etc. but it will become ADA compliant, which will give the tenants peace of mind.  The overhead traction unit will have 8 stops, 8 openings, 2000 pounds at 150 FPM.

This residential doorman building, located in the Kingsbridge area of the Bronx, chose D & D Elevator to modernize the unit in their building.  The structure was built in 1974 and the 43-year-old equipment needed to be upgraded to today’s codes and standards.  Along with this the tenants in the building will receive an elevator that runs smoother, smarter and with the cab interior will give it a more stylish look.  The overhead traction unit is 2000 pounds, 125 FPM with 7 stops and 7 openings.

An early 20^th century residential/commercial structure, located in the trendy section of SOHO needed their elevators upgraded to reflect the status of the area that they are in and gave D & D Elevator the task.  The passenger elevator had been partially modernized in the mid 1980’s but,  in order to reflect the location that they are in, the unit now needed to be totally modernized with a new controller, machine, governor, fixtures and cab interior.  This overhead geared traction elevator is 2000 pounds, 200 FPM, 7 stops, &  8 openings The “manual” service elevator had never been modernized and maintained the original equipment.  We will be bringing the elevator into the 21^st century by adding a new machine, controller, governor, fixtures and cab interior. This is also an overhead traction that is 3000 pounds, 150 FPM, 7 stops and 8 openings (6 rear openings).

A pre-war commercial/residential building, located in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn needed to completely modernize their elevator and they chose D &  D Elevator for assistance.  In the mid-eighties, the controller had been upgraded but nothing else.  D & D will be doing a complete modernization by installing all the equipment that meets today’s codes,  this includes but is not limited to a new controller, new machine, new governor, new fixtures and cab interior.  The overhead traction elevator had 7 stops and 7 openings, 2000 pounds and 100 FPM.

When the 2017 Fall leaves appear D & D is booked with new construction and modernization jobs

A residential complex, built in 1969 with duplex elevators, was ready for an update and they chose D & D for the project.  The controller had been updated in the mid-eighties but the modernization of the machine (an old obsolete Armor unit), fixtures and then bringing the elevators up too today’s safety standards was a priority on the owners list.  These are geared 2000 pounds, 100 FPM, 7 stop units.

This new structure will replace three existing buildings that have degraded significantly over time and the new owners decided that D & D was the best elevator company for the installation of the 2 new elevators.  The new location is located between Lexington and 3^rd Avenue and the new units will gently reflect the spirit of the old building with cladding on the lower levels and the roof will be glass.  The 2 passenger elevators will be gearless units, 2500 pounds, 500 FPM with 21 stops.

An elegant boutique/residential building located near the Beacon Theater, loaded with prewar character needed an update to their existing elevator to bring it up to today’s code and awarded D & D Elevator the job.  The last update was in conducted in 1977 and with the new upgrade the elevator will be equipped with a new controller, machine, governor and fixtures.  The passenger elevator is a geared traction unit, 1800 pounds, 200 FPM and 11 stops.

A building in the Norwood section of the Bronx was looking to upgrade their single unit elevator and picked D & D Elevator to work with.  The building, which was built in the late 50’s and still maintains a Fifth Avenue Lobby Grand Entrance but, the elevator was in need of being fully modernized with all the safety measures and equipment of 2017.  This passenger elevator is a geared, overhead traction unit,  2000 pounds, 100 FPM with 8 stops.

This newly built structure specifying two elevators asked D & D Elevator to conduct the installations located in Upper Manhattan.  For their tenants, the new building will have a ground floor community center, a large storage area, a laundry and a rooftop terrace.  One elevator will be overhead traction unit, 3500 pounds, 200 FPM with 8 stops and the other with be a twin holeless hydro unit with two stops, 2500 pounds and 100 FPM.

This Hamilton Heights 1920’s building, that is within walking distance to parks, subways and restaurants had a modernization done during the 1950’s but it needed to be brought up to the 2017 codes.  By selecting D & D Elevator, we can make the changes that are desperately needed.  Not only will the unit meet all the code issues but, we will be installing a new machine, controller, new fixtures that meet the ADA requirements.  The elevator is a geared traction unit that is 2000 pounds, 100 FPM with 7 stops.

The owners of a quaint residential building in the Washington Heights area of New York wanted to not only upgrade their building but, their elevator also and in doing so chose D & D Elevator to conduct the upgrading of the unit.  We will be installing a new geared machine, controller, door operator and ADA fixtures which is 1200 pounds, 100 FPM with 7 stops.

This bright, open loft residential/commercial building located near Spring and Crosby Streets in SOHO has only one passenger elevator, which is vital to the businesses and residents.  The owners  wanted to conduct a modernization on the unit and asked D & D to take on the job.  By doing this, we will be installing a new controller, machine, door operator, ADA fixtures along with an updated cab interior.  The Overhead traction elevator is 3000 pounds, 150 FPM with 7 stops.

A commercial and residential building, located in the upcoming area of Brooklyn, wanted to continue to attract upscale stores and tenants and in order to do this they are conducting and up-grade of their building.  This reconditioning included the modernization of the passenger elevator, which had all original equipment and awarded the job to D & D Elevator.  We will not only add a new controller, governor, machine but new fixtures and a cab interior upgrade.  All of these upgrades will not only be astatically pleasing but, ADA compliant.   Geared overhead traction with 7 stops, 100 FPM.

The New York City Department of Buildings has announced that, by January 1, 2020, all automatic passenger, service and freight elevators must provide a system to monitor and prevent automatic operation with faulty door contact circuits. All controller modifications performed to meet this mandate will require an Elevator Application under an EBN (Elevator Buildings Notice) and all modifications must be approved by a Registered Professional Engineer, Registered Architect and the controller manufacturer. The requirement is to prevent the elevator from operating under any circumstance with the hoistway or cab doors open; this is to eliminate the possibility of passengers becoming entrapped between the doors and injured if the elevator moves away from the landing floor. Passenger or service elevators with manually operated doors and gates are by definition exempt.

Depending on the age of the elevator, the equipment may require modifications to the existing controller system or upgrade/replacement. Controllers meeting the A17.1-2000 Code almost certainly have the door lock monitoring provisions built in, but, depending on the controller manufacturer, it is best to check to make absolutely sure. Most probably controllers that were installed prior to having met 1996 requirements, or microprocessor controlled systems older than 18 years, will need a full modernization of the equipment. Owners of buildings with relatively recent elevator installations may be able to comply with this code requirement simply by adding certain software/hardware to the existing relay logic/microprocessor controller; in most cases, the microprocessor and relay controllers will require the addition and wiring in of a panel with solid state boards and relays.

After January 1, 2020, non-compliant systems may be subject to violations, clearly a situation to avoid. It is best to start planning now or at the least very soon, since, in the case of multiple elevators, it could take up to two years or more to specify, complete and obtain approval of a full modernization. In no case should this work be scheduled later than in 2018, especially since there will be widespread demand for this service, and more limited ability to provide it, as the 2020 deadline approaches.

The experts at D&D Elevator stand ready to help you to evaluate your particular needs, sort smoothly through the complexities of this code requirement – achieve safety and code-compliance – and boost your peace-of-mind!