# 246 West 18 Street, Manhattan: elevator new installation filed by Vrtcl Trnsprtn Exprts LLC ($400,000 est.)

**Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Building | 246 West 18 Street, Manhattan, 10011 |
| Building type | Multiple dwelling / other |
| Stories | 11 |
| Elevator contractor | Vrtcl Trnsprtn Exprts LLC |
| Device | Elevator |
| Work | New installation |
| Description | FandI one (1) new overhead gearless traction passenger elevator. PAA- P7: Amend to request temporary use of the elevator as construction car during final stages of construction. Attendant running construction car w/communications. All work  |
| Status | Approved |
| Filed | 2026-07-13 |
| Estimated cost | $400,000 |
| GL carrier (expires) | GREAT AMERICAN INS COMP (2026-08-30) |
| Workers' comp carrier | NYSIF |

## Why this score
- New installation: a new maintenance contract to win.
- Estimated cost of $250K or more.

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.