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'What if there is a fire?' Disabled tenants fear for their safety in Norwood apartment building with broken elevator

The building houses disabled and elderly tenants who struggle to walk up multiple flights of stairs.

Isabella Giardina

Nov 7, 2025, 6:48 AM

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A 10-story apartment building in Norwood is facing backlash after tenants say the elevator broke.

The building houses disabled and elderly tenants who struggle to walk up multiple flights of stairs.

News 12 spoke to these residents, who say they now fear for their safety in the building.

"I'm helpless, I'm worried. What if there is a fire in the building? I can't get out," says Dee, a disabled tenant on the 10th floor.

News 12 reached out to the management of the building about when the elevator will be restored and is waiting to hear back.

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