# Elevator status for 1255 S Wabash Ave > Live status is not available for 1255 S Wabash Ave. Outage counts come from compliance inspection records, not a real-time feed. > > 19 inspection records in the last 365 days. Canonical: Location: Chicago, US ## Status right now 24 open inspection records on file. ## Reliability - **Inspection records in last 365 days:** 19 Uptime and time-to-fix are not published for this building because the only data source is compliance inspection records, not a live feed. ## Active outages - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: REMOVE UNUSED PIPE COMING THROUGH MACHINE ROOM FLOOR BEHIND CONTROLLER. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: PATCH/ COVER UNUSED HOLES IN HATCH DOORS. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: INSTALL KICK ANGLE AROUND CABLE SLOTS IN MACHINE ROOM. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: COMPLETE FAID TESTING FOR FINAL | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: PATCH/ COVER HOLES IN MACHINE ROOM FLOOR. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: COMPLETE GENERATOR TESTING FOR FINAL. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: REMOVE UNUSED PIPE AT BACK OF MACHINE ROOM AND PATCH WALL (2HR FIRE RATE). | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: INSTALL LANDING SILL GAURD AT FIRST FLOOR. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8d ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: INSTALL TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN MACHINE ROOM. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: (PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/15/18) PHASE 2 OPERATION DOESN'T COMPLY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO 2001 CODE. ELEVATOR #2 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: CAT. 1 TEST OVERDUE | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: (PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8/14/18 & 1/5/22) CODE DATA PLATE REQUIRED ON CONTROLLER. ELEVATOR #2 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: REMOVE SPRINKLER FROM TOP OF HOISTWAY ON BOTH ELEVATORS. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: REPAIR CAB FRONT RETURN (LEFT SIDE) SO THAT CLEARANCE FROM RETURN TO GATE PANEL DOESN'T EXCEED 1/2". | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: REMOVE SPRINKLER FROM MACHINE ROOM. ELEVATOR #1 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: (PREVI0USLY CITED ON 8/14/18 & 1/5/22) CLEAN & PAINT ALL RUSTED PIT EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY & DOCUMENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF BUFFER STANDS AND GUIDE RAILS AND REPAIR/REPLACE IF REQ'D. CAR #2 (REAR) | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: INSTALL HOISTWAY DOOR SILL TOE GUARD @ 1ST. FLOOR. ELEVATOR #1 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: (PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/15/18 & 1/5/22) RE-LAMP CAR TOP LIGHT. ELEVATOR #1 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 5mo ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BOTH MACHINE ROOMS. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: CLAEN PIT. ELEVATOR #1 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: EMERGENCY PHONE DOESN'T WORK. BOTH ELEVATORS | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: REPLACE WORN PHASE 1 BEZEL. ELEVATOR #1 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: RE-LAMP CAR TPO LIGHT. ELEVATOR #1 | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 8y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1110: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA | Inspector: CAT. 1 & CAT. 5 TESTS ARE OVERDUE. BOTH ELEVATORS | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr ## Recent history (last 90 days) - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record - 2026-11-06 → ongoing · Elevator · inspection record ## Service contractor OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY _Most recent elevator permits at this address were filed by this firm, according to Chicago DOB Permits (record 3454212). Observed Jul 14, 2026._ Confidence: inferred from permits. ## Data sources - **Chicago DOB inspections** — 28 records ## Common questions ### Is the 1255 S Wabash Ave elevator working right now? Live status is not published for 1255 S Wabash Ave because the only data source is compliance inspection records. 19 open or recent records are on file. ### How do I report a broken elevator at 1255 S Wabash Ave? Use the report form at https://www.elevatoruptime.com/report. It takes about 15 seconds and no account is required. ### Who maintains the elevators at 1255 S Wabash Ave? Recent elevator permits at 1255 S Wabash Ave have been filed by OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, according to Chicago DOB Elevator Equipment Permit Applications. Service relationships can change — building owners and contractors can submit corrections. ## Report or correct - **Report a broken elevator or escalator:** - **Building owner or manager? Claim this listing:** — or email - **Elevator service contractor? 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