What was permitted
This permit is for the modernization of a single passenger elevator in a building located on South Ashland Avenue in Chicago's Lower West Side neighborhood. The elevator has a 2000lb capacity and travels 6 floors at 200 feet per minute.
Issued on August 3, 2026, this elevator equipment permit signifies an upgrade to existing vertical transportation systems. While the permit fee was $300, the estimated project cost for modernizing a 6-floor elevator can range significantly, typically from $50,000 to $150,000 or more.
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