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NYC Elevator Testing and Compliance
From CAT1 and CAT5 testing to violation removal and third-party witnessing, Major Elevator helps Manhattan buildings stay compliant, avoid shutdowns, and meet every NYC requirement on time.
Inspections and Compliance Services
As a licensed elevator company in Manhattan, we handle every part of your inspection and compliance process — so your building stays safe, up to code, and ready for DOB review.
Annual and five-year inspections performed by licensed professionals, with DOB filings handled start to finish.
We provide certified, neutral oversight for inspections, so your CAT tests meet all DOB witnessing requirements.
We resolve open violations fast — completing the work, submitting DOB documentation, and keeping your elevators in service.
Why Manhattan Building Owners and Managers Trust Major
Navigating NYC elevator code takes experience. Our local team ensures your inspections, filings, and deadlines are handled correctly — with no guesswork, no missed steps, and no last-minute scrambles.
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Our professionals are fully licensed to perform inspections and submit filings under NYC DOB rules.
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We deliver timestamped reports after every inspection — ready for the DOB, your board, or tenants.
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We manage scheduling, testing, and all paperwork so you do not have to coordinate with multiple vendors.
Major Elevator is one of the best Installation Companies in the NYC area. Do complete work and is highly competitive in the new equipment market. Top Notch, Highly recommend.
Major Elevator is one of the best Installation Companies in the NYC area. Do complete work and is highly competitive in the new equipment market. Top Notch, Highly recommend.
We work in a building where Major Elevator provides service. They are an excellent company Friendly and ALWAYS available. Having seen other services repeatedly let us down, we are very very happy to have Major as a replacement.
We work in a building where Major Elevator provides service. They are an excellent company Friendly and ALWAYS available. Having seen other services repeatedly let us down, we are very very happy to have Major as a replacement.
Major Elevator did and does lots of works for us such as NEW elevator for commercial and residential condo buildings, they also do monthly maintenance service for our few locations. Always PROMPT, NEAT, CAREFUL, ON-TIME, RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL Office management and workers. Highly recommend to all, try and see.
Major Elevator did and does lots of works for us such as NEW elevator for commercial and residential condo buildings, they also do monthly maintenance service for our few locations. Always PROMPT, NEAT, CAREFUL, ON-TIME, RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL Office management and workers. Highly recommend to all, try and see.
Our hats go off to Major Elevator who has installed many elevator equipment packages manufactured by Delaware Elevator Manufacturing and our preferred sub suppliers and vendors who provide elevator equipment throughout New York to a host of properties.
Our hats go off to Major Elevator who has installed many elevator equipment packages manufactured by Delaware Elevator Manufacturing and our preferred sub suppliers and vendors who provide elevator equipment throughout New York to a host of properties.
I have them for 3 building, no problem ever. There employee are nice and respectful. The Installation for new elevators are excellent. Very happy with there service. Would highly recommend this firm for future jobs. I have a new job coming.
I have them for 3 building, no problem ever. There employee are nice and respectful. The Installation for new elevators are excellent. Very happy with there service. Would highly recommend this firm for future jobs. I have a new job coming.
Very smooth process working with Major Elevator. You are paying for an INCREDIBLE service. I highly recommend hiring Major if you need an elevator installed. My building is 7-stories and 32-units. Working with this company, I have always been satisfied.
Very smooth process working with Major Elevator. You are paying for an INCREDIBLE service. I highly recommend hiring Major if you need an elevator installed. My building is 7-stories and 32-units. Working with this company, I have always been satisfied.
We have been working with Major Elevator to install new elevators in our ground-up residential building. Their service is great, they are very responsive and do their work on site professionally. We are mainly working with Kody for all projects in New York City area and the only thing I can say is: keep up the good job!
We have been working with Major Elevator to install new elevators in our ground-up residential building. Their service is great, they are very responsive and do their work on site professionally. We are mainly working with Kody for all projects in New York City area and the only thing I can say is: keep up the good job!
Our one passenger elevator in a coop building of 12 floors stopped unexpectedly on Memorial Day evening. This BTW is a rare occurrence. Within 2 hours Major had it handled.
Our one passenger elevator in a coop building of 12 floors stopped unexpectedly on Memorial Day evening. This BTW is a rare occurrence. Within 2 hours Major had it handled.
Major elevator maintains elevators at two different buildings we manage. They also installed at our last building and are working on our current project. Always reliable.
Major elevator maintains elevators at two different buildings we manage. They also installed at our last building and are working on our current project. Always reliable.
Using Major Elevator to service our buildings was the best elevator decision we ever made. They are always punctual and do excellent work. We recently hired Major Elevator to install 2 new elevators and everything has been perfect. I would not consider using any other elevator company since I started working with them.
Using Major Elevator to service our buildings was the best elevator decision we ever made. They are always punctual and do excellent work. We recently hired Major Elevator to install 2 new elevators and everything has been perfect. I would not consider using any other elevator company since I started working with them.
Major Elevator Corp has represented the elevators in the Coop I manage in Jackson Heights Queens for over 5 Years. The monthly service provided has been outstanding and my elevators are well maintained. When needed for emergency service, they always respond quickly.
Major Elevator Corp has represented the elevators in the Coop I manage in Jackson Heights Queens for over 5 Years. The monthly service provided has been outstanding and my elevators are well maintained. When needed for emergency service, they always respond quickly.
Major Elevator has worked with our Management Company for approximately 15 years and counting. The entire team and staff is prompt and communication is solid. Very happy with the service.
Major Elevator has worked with our Management Company for approximately 15 years and counting. The entire team and staff is prompt and communication is solid. Very happy with the service.
Major is great! Quick to respond and always fix things efficiently. Maritza is great to work with and they all really know what they are doing. The best elevator company around.
Major is great! Quick to respond and always fix things efficiently. Maritza is great to work with and they all really know what they are doing. The best elevator company around.
Always quick to respond and willing to educate/fix issues without giving us a headache!!!
Always quick to respond and willing to educate/fix issues without giving us a headache!!!
The best of the best
The best of the best
Good people to work with. They listen your problems and create solutions 👍
Good people to work with. They listen your problems and create solutions 👍
Very happy with there service and installation. Would highly recommend this firm for future jobs
Very happy with there service and installation. Would highly recommend this firm for future jobs
They have done an outstanding job on multiple projects for me. Always on time and very professional service. Highly recommended.
They have done an outstanding job on multiple projects for me. Always on time and very professional service. Highly recommended.
Finished couple of project with Major on time on budget. 100% transparent with their clients. Coming in with problems solving attitude. Highly recommended .
Finished couple of project with Major on time on budget. 100% transparent with their clients. Coming in with problems solving attitude. Highly recommended .
Major has been courteous, professional, and helpful in all our interactions. Kody is extremely knowledgeable and met a very difficultly deadline on our project.
Major has been courteous, professional, and helpful in all our interactions. Kody is extremely knowledgeable and met a very difficultly deadline on our project.
Frequently Asked Questions
CAT1 is an annual safety inspection. CAT5 is a full load performance test required every five years. Both are mandatory in NYC and must be filed with the Department of Buildings.
Yes. We take care of all inspection documentation and submissions to avoid violations or penalties.
We will share a full report, fix the issue, and schedule re-inspection so your building stays compliant.
Absolutely. We frequently resolve ECB and PVT violations from previous providers.
No. We coordinate access and oversee the process. You will get a detailed summary afterward.
Keep Your Elevators Running
Prevent breakdowns, reduce downtime, and keep your equipment in peak condition with routine maintenance and responsive repair services.
Start Your projectPass Every Test with Confidence
We handle annual Category 1 and five-year Category 5 tests, third-party witnessing, and full DOB compliance to keep you covered and code-compliant.
Start Your projectBuilt to Code, Built to Last
From passenger to freight to residential elevators, we install systems built for your building’s needs and fully compliant with NYC code.
Start Your projectBoost Safety & Performance
Upgrade outdated systems for better reliability, energy efficiency, and tenant satisfaction. We modernize both mechanics and cab interiors.
Start Your projectCustom Solutions for Complex Jobs
From decommissioning and removal to consulting and engineering, our specialty services are designed for unique challenges and non-standard projects.
Start Your projectStay Compliant, Stay Operational
Avoid violations, shutdowns, and costly delays. As a trusted elevator company in Manhattan, we handle every step of the inspection and compliance process so you can focus on running your building.
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