# 157 East 74 Street, Manhattan: elevator alteration / replacement filed by H.P. Elvtr And Elctcl Svc for Akam Associates, Inc. ($50,000 est.)

**Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Building | 157 East 74 Street, Manhattan, 10021 |
| Building type | Multiple dwelling / other |
| Stories | 11 |
| Owner / manager | Akam Associates, Inc. |
| Elevator contractor | H.P. Elvtr And Elctcl Svc |
| Device | Elevator |
| Work | Alteration / replacement |
| Description | Upgrade elevator brakes from single to double plunger brake for existing devices #1P33581 and 1P33582. All work to comply with ASME A17.3-2015, Section 3.8.4.1 as modified by 2022 NYC BC, Chapter K, Appendix K3. Acceptance tests shall be pe |
| Status | Permit Entire |
| Filed | 2026-10-22 |
| Permitted | 2026-10-23 |
| Estimated cost | $50,000 |
| GL carrier (expires) | GREAT AMERICAN INS COMPAN (2027-06-01) |
| Workers' comp carrier | NYSIF |

## Why this score
- Alteration or modernization underway.
- Estimated cost of $50K or more.
- Owner or managing company named.
- Filed in the last two weeks.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings DOB NOW: Build elevator permit applications (NYC Open Data) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/kfp4-dz4h). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T06:09:13.192Z.
From NYC Department of Buildings DOB NOW: Build elevator filings on NYC Open Data. Estimated cost and insurance details are as filed by the applicant and may change; a filing is not an approved permit until DOB issues it. Personal names are never shown; 1-3 family homes are shown by street only. Verify with DOB.