Doral Seniors Trapped by Broken Elevators

Residents of Parkwood Condominiums in Doral are appealing for urgent assistance as multiple buildings have been without essential elevator service for weeks. The prolonged outages have created immense difficulties for inhabitants, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities, who are forced to climb stairs during the area's oppressive heat.

At 9240 Fontainebleau Boulevard, elevator service has been out since May 14. Similarly, 9270 Fontainebleau Boulevard has experienced an outage since May 15, and 9180 Fontainebleau Boulevard is also affected. Residents like Ronald Bedenis, 80, and Sandra Hanson, 68, describe the situation as "terrible" and "horrible," highlighting the struggles of those with mobility issues and pre-existing health conditions.

Luis Jorge, a 77-year-old heart patient, expressed his distress about the impact on his health, feeling "like in prison" due to the inability to easily ascend to his fifth-floor apartment. His neighbor, Iris Hernandez, called the situation "frustrating" and a "big hardship."

Atlas Property Management Services has provided updates, stating that repairs are underway. At 9270 Fontainebleau Boulevard, a damaged property edge has been fixed, but a control card is awaited. The elevator at 9240 Fontainebleau Boulevard experienced a valve issue, with a replacement expected by the end of the week. For 9180 Fontainebleau Boulevard, a defective control board is being addressed with the manufacturer, though a specific repair timeline remains unclear.