Residents in a six-story apartment building near Lake Merritt, Oakland, face significant challenges due to an out-of-service elevator for over a month. Elderly tenants, particularly those with mobility issues, report feeling trapped in their units without access to reliable transportation within the building. Richard Johnson, an 80-year-old resident, describes the daily struggles and risks associated with climbing stairs. Additionally, some wheelchair users have been unable to exit their apartments entirely, exacerbating the situation. Other tenants face physical difficulties managing daily chores without elevator access.
Residents of a six-story apartment building near Lake Merritt, Oakland, have been without a working elevator for over a month, significantly impacting their daily lives.
Elderly residents like Richard Johnson, who rely on elevators, feel trapped in their apartments due to the out-of-service elevators, with difficulties in mobility leading to heightened risks of falls.
Some residents, particularly those in wheelchairs, have been unable to leave their apartments for weeks, emphasizing the severe limitations imposed by the elevator issues.
Tenant Crystal Crawford shared her challenges, having to carry laundry and other items downstairs by hand, highlighting the physical toll on residents due to the elevator's prolonged outage.
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