I'm trying to think of times when I've seen a non-functional elevator and can't think of one.
Try living in an eight story crapartment and you'll understand.
Come live in my building... we're usually operating at half-capacity. Presently we're down to 1/4 elevators for a 32-story residential building. It's a little on the frustrating side.
Our elevators break down quarterly, and for some reason the wait for Otis-approved parts is weeks to months at a time.
If your elevator is closed 60% of the time for repairs please don’t use it.
I'd rather ride an elevator that is closed 60% of the time for repairs than an elevator that is closed 0% of the time for repairs.