COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
East Elevator Co. — permit history in Chicago, IL
East Elevator Co. appears on 59 Chicago permit records from 2006 through 2026, most often elevator (98.3% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator | 58 | 98.3% |
| General construction | 1 | 1.7% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Busiest year on record: 2015, with 6 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
Where they worked
| Address in source | Most recent permit |
|---|---|
| 2333 W ST PAUL AVE | 2026-04-08 |
| 1350 N ASTOR ST | 2025-11-05 |
| 5500 S SHORE DR | 2025-06-18 |
| 303 W ERIE ST | 2025-05-28 |
| 2828 N BURLING ST | 2024-06-20 |
| 720 W RANDOLPH ST | 2024-05-15 |
| 1321 E 56TH ST | 2023-08-23 |
| 434 W WELLINGTON AVE | 2023-08-16 |
| 2901 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | 2023-01-20 |
| 1300 W FULTON ST | 2023-01-11 |
| 320 N ELIZABETH ST | 2022-10-12 |
| 1508 E 53RD ST | 2022-01-05 |
| 5815 N SHERIDAN RD | 2021-11-10 |
| 2951 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | 2021-10-27 |
54 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $2,400,000, median $200,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
59 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101081899 | 2026-04-08 | Elevator | 2333 W ST PAUL AVE | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(ONLY), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(#145831) | $236,117 |
| 101074378 | 2025-11-05 | Elevator | 1350 N ASTOR ST | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 16-FLOOR, "FREIGHT" ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV000330) | $200,000 |
| 101070779 | 2025-06-18 | Elevator | 5500 S SHORE DR | REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES AND REGROOVE SHEAVE ON ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 17-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(EAST #1), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV006298) | $10,000 |
| 101069738 | 2025-05-28 | Elevator | 303 W ERIE ST | REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(WEST), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV010840) | $10,000 |
| 101053749 | 2024-06-20 | Elevator | 2828 N BURLING ST | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 125FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV000653) | $250,000 |
| 101051099 | 2024-05-15 | Elevator | 720 W RANDOLPH ST | REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON ONE (1) 2500LB.CAP, CAR 2, 350 FPM, 14-FLOOR, 6-1/2" CABLES, GEARED TRACTON PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 151518 | $0 |
| 101028829 | 2023-08-23 | Elevator | 1321 E 56TH ST | MODERNIZATION TWO (2) GEARED TRAACTION 14-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATORS #S 1400LB.CAP. & ELEVATOR #N 1500LB.CAP. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. | $980,000 |
| 101027968 | 2023-08-16 | Elevator | 434 W WELLINGTON AVE | MODERNIZATION OF TWO(2) 1500LB CAPACITY, 8-FLOOR, EWGT ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. | $860,000 |
| 101002574 | 2023-01-20 | Elevator | 2901 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | MODERNIZATION OF FOUR (4) ELEVATORS; THREE (3) 2000LB.CAP, 350 FPM, 20-FLOORS, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 SOUTH, #2 CENTER, AND #3 NORTH. AND ONE (1) 2000LB.CAP, 2-STOP | $1,097,000 |
| 101001888 | 2023-01-11 | Elevator | 1300 W FULTON ST | MODERNIZATION OF (1) ONE EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR, CAR 1, 4000LBS CAPACITY @ 200FPM, 10 STOPS & OPENINGS (6 FLOORS), PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICA | $300,000 |
| 100992084 | 2022-10-12 | Elevator | 320 N ELIZABETH ST | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 6500LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 100FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV016909) | $120,000 |
| 100954227 | 2022-01-05 | Elevator | 1508 E 53RD ST | REPLACE BLOWN CYLINDER ON ONE (1) 2000LB.CAP, 3-FLOOR, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. EV008114 | $38,000 |
| 100947196 | 2021-11-10 | Elevator | 5815 N SHERIDAN RD | REPLACEMENT PERMIT FOR PERMIT #100855117-SAME SCOPE-MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 & #2, 2000LBS CAPACITY, 14 FLOORS, GEARED TRACTION: NEW CONTROLLERS, MACHINES, M | $300,000 |
| 100946070 | 2021-10-27 | Elevator | 2951 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 2000LB CAPACITY, 20-FLOOR, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND ONE(1) 2-FLOOR GARBAGE LIFT(SIDEWALK ELEVATOR), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED | $1,094,900 |
| 100946071 | 2021-10-27 | Elevator | 3001 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 2000LB CAPACITY, 20-FLOOR, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND ONE(1) 2-FLOOR GARBAGE LIFT(SIDEWALK ELEVATOR), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED | $1,094,900 |
| 100906786 | 2021-01-27 | Elevator | 5733 N SHERIDAN RD | REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) 1500LB.CAP, 31 FLOOR ELEVATOR MACHINES FROM GEARED TRACTION TO GEARLESS TRACTION. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV006100 | $399,400 |
| 100902809 | 2020-12-13 | Elevator | 4910 N SHERIDAN RD | MODERNIZATION OF TWO (2) 2500LB.CAP, 15-FLOOR, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 & #2. PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED AND SOME UNKNOWN CONSULTANT'S SPEC. EV006066 | $550,000 |
| 100902808 | 2020-12-13 | Elevator | 1006 W AINSLIE ST | MODERNIZATION OF ONE (1) 2500LB.CAP, 6-FLOOR HYDRAULIC PASSENGER PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED AND SOME UNKNOWN CONSULTANT'S SPECS AS STATED. | $100,000 |
| 100897548 | 2020-10-28 | Elevator | 3500 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZATION OF FOUR(4) EWGT, PASSENGER ELEVATORS:(2) 2000LB CAPACITY, 15-FLOOR, (1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 15-FLOOR,(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR;PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED | $0 |
| 100894564 | 2020-10-07 | Elevator | 5815 N SHERIDAN RD | CAR 3 PASS 14 STOPS 2000# CAPACITY TRACTION 200 FPM FLOORS B,1-12,PH // FIRE SERVICE UPGRADE PHASE 1 & 2 MODS NEW CONTROLLERS,MACHINES,MOTORS,HOIST CABLES,GOVERNORS,GOVERNOR TENCIO | $250,000 |
| 100878164 | 2020-06-16 | Elevator | 2801 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | MODERZATION OF THREE (3) 2000LB.CAP, 20-FLOORS, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND ONE (1) GARBAGE LIFT (SIDEWALK ELEVATOR) 2-STOPS. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. E | $1,094,900 |
| 100878055 | 2020-06-15 | Elevator | 2851 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | MODERZATION OF THREE (3) 2000LB.CAP, 20-FLOORS, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND ONE (1) GARBAGE LIFT (SIDEWALK ELEVATOR) 2-STOPS. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. E | $1,094,900 |
| 100856643 | 2019-12-31 | Elevator | 5541 S EVERETT AVE | MODERNIZATION OF ONE (1) 1500LB.CAP, 9-FLOOR, 250 FPM, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURUSANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV001987 | $250,000 |
| 100851708 | 2019-11-20 | Elevator | 5442 N WESTERN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 2100LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, 125FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PLANS SUBMITTED. | $100,000 |
| 100841500 | 2019-09-18 | Elevator | 1209 N ASTOR ST | PERFORM CITY OF CHICAGO 2017 FIRE SERVICE MANDATE UPGRADE ON TWO(2) EWGT, 2500LB CAPACITY, 17-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV000315) | $5,000 |
| 100827550 | 2019-06-26 | Elevator | 200 W SUPERIOR ST | 2017 FIREMANS SERVICE UPGRADE MANDATE ON ONE (1) 4000LB.CAP, 4-FLOOR PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURUANT TO THE SCOPE WORK SUBMITTED. EV006780 | $5,000 |
| 100774364 | 2018-07-25 | Elevator | 3180 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZATION OF EIGHT (8) 2000LB.CAP, 24-FLOOR GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS #A-#H. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. | $2,400,000 |
| 100774370 | 2018-07-25 | Elevator | 1 E 8TH ST | 2017 FIRE SERVICE UPGRADE MANDATE ON TWO 9- FLOOR PASSENGER ELEVATORS. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 100220324 | $10,000 |
| 100705746 | 2017-05-17 | Elevator | 30 E ADAMS ST | DECOMMISSION/REMOVE FOUR (4) ELEVATORS; 2500LB.CAP, 13 FLOORS, EG, CAR SWITCH OPERATED PASSENGER ELEVATORS #4 & #5 AND 3500LB.CAP, EWGT, 13 FLOORS, CAR SWITCH OPERATED FREIGHT ELEV | $58,000 |
| 100695977 | 2017-03-17 | Elevator | 515 N NOBLE ST | MODERNIZATION OF (1) 2500# CAP., 6-STOP, GEARED, PASSENGER ELEVATOR PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHICAGO ELEVATOR CODE ( | $127,000 |
| 100695975 | 2017-03-17 | Elevator | 801 S PLYMOUTH CT | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 3500# CAP., 12-STOP, GEARED, PASSENGER ELEVATORS (#1 & 2 CARS), (1) 3500# CAP., 13-STOP, GEARED, PASSENGER ELEVATOR (#3 CAR) & (1) 3500# CAP., 3-STOP, HYDRAULI | $820,700 |
| 100673423 | 2016-10-05 | Elevator | 1234 E MADISON PARK | MODERNIZE TWO (2) 1000LB.CAP, EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 & #2. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.EV003981 | $365,000 |
| 100649195 | 2016-05-10 | Elevator | 5348 N CUMBERLAND AVE | INSTALLATION OF GOVERNOR, SAFETIES & TAIL SHEAVE ON (2) 2000# CAP., 5-STOP, PASSENGER ELEVATORS. (EV005403) | $40,000 |
| 100646875 | 2016-04-26 | Elevator | 4250 N PULASKI RD | REMOVE/DECOMMISION 2000LB.CAP, 2-STOP AUTOMATIC HYDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATOR FROM SERVICE. PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND VIOLATIONS WRITTED BY INSPECTOR # 541663. EV005429 | $1,000 |
| 100617630 | 2015-10-07 | Elevator | 722 W DIVERSEY PKWY | MODERNIZATION TO INCLUDE CYLINDER REPLACEMENT OF (1) 2000# CAP., 5-STOP, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. (EV001649) | $99,000 |
| 100617636 | 2015-10-07 | Elevator | 6301 N SHERIDAN RD | MODERNIZATION OF (6) GEARED, PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHICAGO ELEVATOR CODE. (EV006137) | $1,200,000 |
| 100609161 | 2015-08-12 | Elevator | 6807 N SHERIDAN RD | MODERNIZE ONE (1) #S1 2500LB.CAP, 9-FLOORS, WESTINGHOUSE PASSENGER TRACTION ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV006159 | $219,750 |
| 100609156 | 2015-08-12 | Elevator | 3210 W LAWRENCE AVE | DECOMMISION 3000LB.CAP, 3-STOP, EWGT FREIGHT ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV003773 | $1,500 |
| 100581870 | 2015-02-18 | Elevator | 523 S PLYMOUTH CT | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 3000# CAP., GEARED, PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHICAGO ELEVATOR CODE. (EV005 | $363,600 |
| 100581872 | 2015-02-18 | Elevator | 621 S PLYMOUTH CT | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 4000# CAP., GEARED PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHICAGO ELEVATOR CODE. (EV0043 | $359,900 |
| 100541844 | 2014-05-21 | Elevator | 4940 S EAST END AVE | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 2000# CAP., 21-STOP & (2) 1500# CAP., 20-STOP, PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. (EV001784) | $828,190 |
| 100541851 | 2014-05-21 | Elevator | 300 W GRAND AVE | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 2500# CAP., 5-STOP, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHICAGO ELEVATOR CO | $180,000 |
| 100524108 | 2014-01-15 | Elevator | 5601 N SHERIDAN RD | MODERNIZATION OF (1) 22-STOP & (1) 23-STOP, 2000# CAPACITY, GEARED, PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHI | $369,440 |
| 100518400 | 2013-11-20 | Elevator | 5000 N MARINE DR | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 2000# CAPACITY, 15-STOP, PASSENGER ELEVATORS (CARS A-B-C & D-E-F) PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CITY OF CHIC | $310,000 |
| 100511649 | 2013-10-02 | Elevator | 1 E SCOTT ST | MODERNIZATION OF (2) 2000# CAPACITY, 24-STOP & (1) 2500# CAPACITY, 25-STOP, PASSENGER ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2010 CIT | $502,000 |
| 100455024 | 2012-08-23 | Elevator | 200 W SUPERIOR ST | COMPLETE MODERNIZATION OF (1) 4 STOP 4000# HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR ORIGINALLY STARTED UNDER PERMIT #100199559. ALL WORK TO BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2001 CITY OF CHICAGO ELEV | $10,000 |
| 100442171 | 2012-05-23 | Elevator | 3130 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZATION OF (3) 22 STOP PASSENGER ELEVATORSPURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO ELEVATOR CODE. SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIO | $498,690 |
| 100427511 | 2012-02-08 | Elevator | 3520 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZE ONE (1) 13-STOP TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO SCOPEOF WORK SUBMITTED. | $181,000 |
| 100419955 | 2011-12-07 | Elevator | 4300 N MARINE DR | MODERNIZE THREE (3) PASSENGER AND THREE (3) FREIGHT ELEVATORS PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO INSPECTION BY CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU. | $1,123,000 |
| 100420386 | 2011-11-30 | Elevator | 5306 N CUMBERLAND AVE | CHANGE SMOKE DETECTORS FOR FIREMANS' RECALL (2) 5-STOP ELEVATORS. PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK AND CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION.EAST ELEVATOR. | $2,000 |
Fields appear as the issuing authority published them, including spelling and blanks. Scope text is the applicant's description of intended work, not an inspection finding.
Source and limits
Public Chicago permit records through 2026, counted by distinct permit number. This is a historical filing record: it cannot show current backlog, pricing, crew availability, licensing or insurance, and a quiet period may only mean work was filed elsewhere. Confirm anything commercial with the company and with the issuing authority before acting. How we build these records, and what we withhold →