DENVER — For residents of Hirschfeld Towers in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, a working elevator isn’t a convenience — it’s a necessity.
The affordable housing complex, located along Ellsworth Avenue, is home to hundreds of older adults and people with disabilities. But tenants say the building’s two elevators have been plagued by breakdowns for years, creating dangerous and frustrating situations.
“It’s just a continual problem,” said 79-year-old resident Rena Rosenbaum. She lives on the top floor and requires a wheelchair to be mobile. “I live on the ninth floor. Top floor, the furthest from the elevator.”…