Elevator not working for 5 weeks at Oakland apartment building tenants turn to I-Team

The elevator outage at a six-story Oakland apartment building has left residents, particularly those with mobility issues, feeling trapped for over a month. Richard Johnson, an 80-year-old tenant, highlighted his struggles with navigating stairs, stating, "I don't enjoy walking up and down the stairs four flights. " Public records indicate that the Oakland Fire Department had to rescue tenants from stuck elevators at least 15 times in the past year, underscoring the severity of the situation. After residents reached out to the I-Team, local media attention began to prompt action from the building's management. Tenants expressed outrage over the lack of communication from their landlord, Mosser Companies, with many feeling neglected.

Councilmember Carroll Fife has stepped in to advocate for the residents, emphasizing the importance of accountability. The ongoing elevator issues seem to reflect broader concerns about tenant rights and management responsibility in Oakland. The situation continues to develop as residents seek resolution and improved living conditions.