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Originally Posted by Crawford
I can't think of a newer building of that size in my area that doesn't have an elevator, but it could simply be that the property prices justify the investment. Even the rare new construction 1-unit buildings typically have elevators. But prewar structures of this size rarely have elevators (unless added on in recent years).
So it's probably feasible, but only in areas with very high land values.
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Are there many 3-story, multifamily buildings going up in NYC? Lots in NYC are tight to start with. Remove additional floor area for an elevator shaft and your already tight units are even tighter.
In Chicago, the 3 unit buildings that go up w/o elevators are generally replacing 1-2 (MAYBE 3) story buildings.