Frightening elevator issues at Queens high-rise: "It's a ticking time bomb"
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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