Elevator updates

Cab #3 Is Finally Back! Here’s What You Need to Know

Hi everyone,

I am happy to share that Elevator Cab #3 is officially back in service after passing inspection from the City of Miami Beach! I tried it yesterday. It looks the same except the buttons which are digital now. But the esthetics is the same. They are going to improve the esthetics at a later time. The modernization work, which started way back in July 2024, is finally complete—319 days later. That’s a lot longer than the 19 weeks originally promised, but it’s up and running just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

After several days of independent testing, both TKE and our consultant, Clarkson & Varick, gave the green light to get things moving again. I’m hopeful the elevator runs smoothly through the holiday—and TKE has committed to fixing any issues promptly (which, frankly, hasn’t always been the case).

That said, I know this has been frustrating for all of us living here. TKE has missed deadlines, worked fewer hours than required, and the contract didn’t include strong enough penalties for delays. So, on May 19, the Board sent them a formal “cure notice” to address these breaches. We’re also exploring other vendors who may be better equipped to finish what’s left (the 3 other elevators)

I”ll keep you updated as the board evaluates their next steps.