Resident says elevators out for months in 9-story apartment building
Management says repair worker will come Wednesday
Management says repair worker will come Wednesday
Management says repair worker will come Wednesday
Residents who live in a nine-story downtown Milwaukee apartment building are being forced to take the stairs because they said the elevator has been out for months.
This nine-story hike has become a daily routine for Megan Brockman.
She moved into a ninth floor apartment at Chalet at the River, at Plankinton Avenue and Second Street in August.
There are two elevators in the building for residents.
She said one has worked sporadically, the other, she said, hasn't worked at all since she moved in.
"Especially if you're grocery shopping, you want to be mindful of not getting too much at once because you have to carry it up all the stairs," Brockman said.
"It's been difficult, not on me, but I have an 11-year old dog so it's been hard for me to get up and down the stairs. There's actually one time I had to carry him up the stairs because he was pooping out on me," resident Erick Smith said.
Management said a repair worker is coming Wednesday, but disputed how long the elevators have been out.
Residents said they'll wait before they get excited about a permanent fix.
While Brockman has been used to the climb, she said she worries about her older neighbors.
"I like living here. I think it's a great place. There are a lot of good people that live here, and it's just a shame to watch people struggling for something that really -- we're paying rent for," Brockman said.
Building management gave residents rides on the freight elevator Tuesday night.