KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Reality Residents Are Living
Six Months. Two Elevators Down. Zero Resolution.
This is no longer a delay — it’s a complete failure to act. Residents have been left dealing with unacceptable conditions for half a year.
The Price Dropped. The Problem Didn’t.
Costs were reduced dramatically, eliminating the main excuse for inaction — yet repairs still haven’t begun.
Fix First. Fight Later.
Residents are paying the price for a strategy that prioritizes legal battles over basic livability. The solution is simple — restore service now, argue later.
It has now been six months since Elevator #2 has been out of operation—and one full month since Elevator #1 went down.
Instead of prioritizing repairs, our Board President has chosen to pursue a prolonged legal fight. Here’s the timeline:
- November 2025: Elevator #2 goes out of service with no signage or explanation.
- December 15, 2025: According to Board President Olena Biletska, a “30-Day Cancellation Notice” was sent to TKE, the service provider. If so, why are we still dealing with this issue four months later?
- March 20, 2026: Elevator #1 goes out of service.
- March 25, 2026: Residents are told:
- The Board is fighting to terminate the TKE contract
- TKE quoted $50,000 per elevator for cable replacement
- Other companies reportedly quoted $30,000–$34,000 per elevator, some offering lifetime guarantees?
- We were told this would be resolved within 4 weeks (that deadline is now)
- April 3, 2026: TKE submits a revised proposal—$31,500 per elevator, a reduction of $37,000 total
What’s the Cost of Waiting?
When machinery sits idle for extended periods, it deteriorates. Elevators are no different—just like a car that isn’t driven, inactivity can lead to additional damage and higher costs down the line.
A Missed Opportunity
When TKE reduced their pricing from $100,000 to $63,000 total, that could have been a moment to act—a practical “win” for our warrior condo president.
Instead, we continue to wait.
We Can Afford the Repairs
The Board President has stated that delinquent dues were a non-issue because the association has excess budget money from prior years. We have over $9 million. If that’s the case, affordability is not the issue.
Daily Life Impact
Residents are now forced to plan leaving their homes the way we plan for traffic in Miami—anticipating delays just to catch an elevator.
This is no longer an inconvenience. It’s a quality-of-life issue.
Fix First. Fight Later.
This doesn’t have to be complicated.
Address the immediate problem. Restore service. Then pursue any legal or contractual disputes.
The Question Remains
One has to ask: What battle has our board president won if she has deprived and unconvinced us of our elevators for half a year?
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