NYC Elevator Compliance Inspection made simple

Annual inspections, same-day filings, and guaranteed violation dismissal - so you avoid fines, tenants lawsuits, and operational shutdowns.

Elevator Inspection

7- Elevator Inspection

Elevators aren’t just Lifts, they’re legal liabilities

Modernize or Penalize

What keeps you up at night? The nagging fear of hidden risks lurking in your building’s walls, systems, or structures. The Dread of a surprise violation that spirals into fines, shutdowns, or worse–a preventable disaster.

Inspection to comply ASME/ADA Standards

Understanding NYC Elevator Compliance

New York City requires annual inspections of all elevators to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. Failure to comply can result in violations, penalties, and increased liability risks. Our services are designed to assist property owners and managers in meeting these obligations seamlessly. PBS ensures your elevators meet ASME A17.1 standards and NYC Fire Code- guaranteed.

The Cost of Non-Compliance

What NYC Doesn’t Tell You (But PBS Does)

Violation	Residential (J)	Non-Residential (A)
Late Filing (Per Month)	$50/device	$150-$250/device
Max Annual Late Fees	$600/device	$1,800-$3,000/device
Failure to File	$1,000/device	$3,000-$5,000/device
Failure to Correct (FTC)	$1,000/device	$3,000/device

These above fines are just a few numbers, there are a lot of hidden costs in terms of tenant lawsuits from injuries or outages, Lost revenue during shutdowns, DOB escalations for repeat violations. Don’t risk it - Proactive compliance saves fines & penalties

Our Process to make you complaint

Our Services: End-to-End Elevator Compliance Solutions

1. Mandatory Inspections & Testing

Stay Ahead of Deadlines

Periodic Inspections (Annual):

Visual checks between Jan 1 - Dec 31.

Deadline: File within 14 days. Late after Jan 14 = $1,600 fines.

PBS Advantage: Same-day digital submissions to DOB.

Category 1 (CAT1) Tests:

Annual no-load safety tests.

Deadline: File within 21 days. Late after Jan 21 = $3K-$5K fines.

Category 5 (CAT5) Tests:

Load/speed tests every 5 years.

Deadline: Submit within 21 days. Miss = $5K penalties.

2. Violation Resolution

Affirmation of Correction (AOC):

DOB Requirement: Fix defects within 90 days (104-day hard cutoff) -> PBS handles repairs + filings.

DOB/PVT Violation Dismissal:

Correct issues in 10-30 days.

We submit proof + negotiate waivers.

3. Maintenance & Permits

Avoid "Failure to Maintain" Violations

Maintenance Control Programs (MCP):

ASME-compliant logs, manufacturer protocols, and 24/7 repair contracts.

Permit Management: New Installations? Major upgrades? We file via DOB NOW: Build.

Tenant Notifications: Automatic outage alerts and post required permits publicly.

Stay Operational. Protect Tenants. Sleep Soundly.

Why Choose PBS?

NYC’s Trusted Elevator Compliance Partner

Violation	Residential (J)	Non-Residential (A)
Late Filing (Per Month)	$50/device	$150-$250/device
Max Annual Late Fees	$600/device	$1,800-$3,000/device
Failure to File	$1,000/device	$3,000-$5,000/device
Failure to Correct (FTC)	$1,000/device	$3,000/device

$0 Violation Guarantee: Approved filings or we cover penalties. 24/7 Emergency Support: Critical repairs done in <8 hours. DOB-Approved Experts: 1,200+ elevators compliant since 2018.