# 985 Simpson Street, Bronx: elevator alteration / replacement filed by Brooklyn Elevator Corp ($75,000 est.)

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Building | 985 Simpson Street, Bronx, 10459 |
| Building type | Multiple dwelling / other |
| Stories | 6 |
| Elevator contractor | Brooklyn Elevator Corp |
| Device | Elevator |
| Work | Alteration / replacement |
| Description | MODERNIZATION OF A PASSENGER ELEVATOR DEVICE # 2P5090 AS STATED IN THE DEVICE JOB DESCRIPTION. ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH ASME A17.1-2013, PART 8, SECTION 8.7.2, AS MODIFIED BY CHAPTER K1 OF APPENDIX K AND CHAPTER 30 OF 2022 NYC BUILDING CODE. |
| Status | Permit Entire |
| Filed | 2026-07-23 |
| Permitted | 2026-08-10 |
| Estimated cost | $75,000 |
| GL carrier (expires) | GREAT AMERICAN INS CO (2027-02-22) |
| Workers' comp carrier | Continental Indemnity Company |

## Why this score
- Alteration or modernization underway.
- Estimated cost of $50K 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.