sadly the owner of the building probably drives a car that is worth at least the price of replacing this elevator. have seen quite a few of these "garage engineered" elevators in los angeles, it is always the same response from the owners when they are informed it is time to modernize the equipment. I'm sure you can guess what the answer is. unfortunately the residents are the ones who are suffering. I'm sure the management is not giving any of the tenants a break on there already overpriced apartment. There are plenty of good small companies in los angeles.
