489 FIFTH AVENUE, Manhattan, NY

Passenger

New York City: elevator device census · read Oct 20, 2026

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

Nameplate

Installed1971 · 55 years (Estimate)
ManufacturerG.A.L.
MachineTraction · 157A
ControllerO'Thompson Co. Microflight Ultra 2000
Capacity2,500 lb
Speed500 fpm
Travel145 ft
Stops12
Last inspectedJun 16, 2026

Market status

Warranty window and signs of trouble · Pro

This device's history

Who worked this device, and when · Pro