December 12th 2024.
Residents in Harlem have been facing a major inconvenience due to a broken elevator in their building. According to reports from ABC 7 News, the elevator at 236 West 126th Street has been out of service for nearly a month now. This has caused a lot of frustration for the residents, who have had to resort to taking the stairs in the seven-story building.
One resident, Shana Best, has been struggling with the situation as she has to carry her 6-year-old daughter, Khepra, up six flights of stairs to their apartment. Khepra has cerebral palsy and weighs 52 pounds, making it a physically demanding task for Best. "I have to brace her over my shoulder and safely walk up the steps," she explained. "It's not easy, and my daughter often fights me because she wants to walk herself."
The building's residents have expressed their disappointment, considering the fact that the building is relatively new. They believe that the elevator should have been repaired by now. Toni Griffin, a 66-year-old resident who recently had knee surgery, has also been struggling with the issue. She has to drag her groceries up the stairs and has to take frequent breaks to rest. "It's a struggle to make it up the stairs," she shared. "I have to stop at every landing, and I can only do one landing at a time."
Best has made several calls to the city, hoping for a solution, but nothing has been done so far. She has been promised that the elevator will be fixed, but it hasn't happened yet. In the meantime, Best has been leaving her daughter's expensive wheelchair and medical equipment in the lobby.
When Eyewitness News reached out to the building's management, they were informed that the elevator parts have been ordered. However, the repair process is a lengthy one, and there is no specific timeline for when it will be completed. This has caused a lot of inconvenience for the residents, especially those with disabilities or physical limitations.
The building's management has also been in the spotlight recently due to the controversial graffiti artwork at the new Trader Joe's in Harlem. With these ongoing issues, the residents are hoping for a swift resolution to the broken elevator problem and a smoother living experience in the future.
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