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"Potential Deficiency" Cited In Type Of Elevator That Crushed Man In Williamsburg

The elevator system is not common in NYC, according to the Department of Buildings.

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Other Elevator Fails Brake Test At Luxury Williamsburg Development Where Man Was Fatally Crushed

Elevators are supposed to be able to support 125% of their listed capacity.

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Guard At Williamsburg Building Where Man Died In Elevator Malfunction: "I Don't Even Want To Be Here No More"

For now, he's avoiding the elevator: "It's not worth my life."

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