A water main break flooded elevator pits at a Detroit senior housing complex, stranding residents and raising safety concerns.

Elevators at the Washington Boulevard Apartments in Detroit have been out since a water main break flooded the building’s elevator pit, forcing seniors to climb multiple flights of stairs, with some facing serious health risks. Residents, including a dialysis patient, report physical strain and frustration over delayed repairs and poor communication. Management and city officials are working on restoration, with service expected early next week, while the city provides meals and wellness checks. The outage has reignited concerns about aging infrastructure and elderly residents’ safety during disruptions.