# Elevator status for 1601 S Michigan Ave > Live status is not available for 1601 S Michigan Ave. Outage counts come from compliance inspection records, not a real-time feed. Canonical: Location: Chicago, US ## Status right now 6 open inspection records on file. ## Reliability - **Inspection records in last 365 days:** 0 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 1y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1050: SERVICE RECORDS | Inspector: PROVIDE OIL CHART/LOG. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 1y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1111: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA | Inspector: INSTALL COVER ON CONTROLLER. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 1y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1111: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA | Inspector: PATCH/FIRE CAULK PIT & MACHINE ROOM WHERE REQ'D. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 1y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1111: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA | Inspector: REPAIR PHASE 2 OPERATION (NO DOOR HOLD) TO COMPLY WITH 2017 MANDATE. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 1y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1111: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA | Inspector: PROVIDE PERMANENT STEP LADDER IN MACHINE ROOM OR BOTTOM LANDING FOR ACCESS TO PIT. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr - **Elevator out** — earliest started 1y ago · Confirmed · source: Chicago DOB inspections > Chicago DOB EV violation EV1111: MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA | Inspector: REPAIR HOISTWAY REAR WALL AT 3RD. & 6TH. FLOORS AND BACK CORNER AT 4TH. FLOOR. | inspection_status=FAILED violation_status=OPEN | evidence: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Building-Violations/22u3-xenr ## Recent history (last 90 days) No inspection records in the last 90 days. ## Service contractor Valley Elevator Company LTD. _Most recent elevator permits at this address were filed by this firm, according to Chicago DOB Permits (record 3440661). Observed Jun 16, 2026._ Confidence: inferred from permits. ## Data sources - **Chicago DOB inspections** — 6 records ## Common questions ### Is the 1601 S Michigan Ave elevator working right now? Live status is not published for 1601 S Michigan Ave because the only data source is compliance inspection records. 0 open or recent records are on file. ### How do I report a broken elevator at 1601 S Michigan 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 1601 S Michigan Ave? Recent elevator permits at 1601 S Michigan Ave have been filed by Valley Elevator Company LTD., 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? Claim your devices:** — or send a tip by email --- Site overview for agents: