What was permitted
A permit has been issued for essential maintenance on a passenger elevator at 450 E Waterside Dr in Chicago's Loop neighborhood. The work involves the replacement of hoist cables on one specific elevator, identified as elevator #1.
This permit, issued on June 29, 2026, covers the replacement of hoist cables for a 4000lb capacity elevator that travels at 800 feet per minute across 40 floors. The permit fee was $600, but the overall project cost for such a critical repair can be substantial.
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