229 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY

Passenger

New York City: elevator device census · read Oct 19, 2026

Source: NYC Open Data, Department of Buildings (DOB) and Department of City Planning (DCP), City of New York.

Nameplate

Installed1960 · 66 years (Estimate)
ManufacturerGAL
MachineTraction · 705-OB-HV
ControllerMCE I CONTROL
Capacity4,000 lb
Speed700 fpm
Travel203 ft
Stops19
Last inspectedSep 11, 2025

Market status

Warranty window and signs of trouble · Pro

This device's history

Who worked this device, and when · Pro