December 12, 2024
“I’ve made about five reports to 311. Nothing happened.”
The broken elevator has upset some residents Harlem who complain that it has not been working for about a month.
Residents of 236 West 126th Street told ABC 7 News that since November 15, they had to climb the stairs of the seven-story building, and it created problems for those living in the building.
Shana Best carries her daughter, Khepra, 6, up six flights of stairs to her apartment.Her daughter has cerebral palsy and weighs 52 pounds, and she finds it difficult to carry her up the stairs.
“I’ll have to strap him over my shoulder. Oh, and just try to walk him up the stairs,” said Best. “Yeah, he’s going to fight me.”
Residents say that the building is quite new, but the elevator has not been repaired.
Tony Griffin, 66, who recently had surgery on his knees, however, he has to carry his groceries home and then deal with climbing the stairs.
“I have to rest every landing,” Griffin said. “Looks like I’ll make it?” I have to stop every landing. I can’t do more than one landing at a time.”
Best said she made calls to the city and nothing happened, though they promised to come fix it. Meanwhile, Best said she left her daughter’s expensive wheelchair and medical equipment downstairs in the lobby.
Eyewitness News contacted the management of the building and after speaking with the department, they said that the elevator parts have been ordered, but it is a long process. No timetable was given for the completion of the renovation.
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