Elevator that Killed Young & Rubicam Advertising Executive Suzannne Hart Had Sketchy History

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The elevator at 285 Madison Avenue that killed Young and Rubicam exec. Suzanne Hart had a history of infractions and was known to be unreliable.

According to accounts gathered by the Daily News, the elevator that tragically killed Suzanne Hart on Wednesday morning was known for being unreliable, and had broken down in the past. To begin with, the building at 285 Madison Avenue where the accident occurred was old and in need of repair. In fact, at the beginning of this month, Y&R, along with most of the building's other tenants, announced plans to move their offices to 3 Columbus Circle. The tenants include Kang and Lee Advertising, BlastRadius, and Brandbuzz, all of which, like Y&R, are owned by WPP, a communications holding company.

Among those who worked in the building, the elevator that took Hart's life was known for frequently getting stuck. In 2003, the elevator was taken out of service after being cited with a "hazardous safety violation." The problem was apparently fixed, but last year, a consultant rated the six elevators in the bank as being in "unsatisfactory" condition. Further signs that all may not have been well with the lift were given by Y&R employees, who told the press that they saw men working in the elevator that would eventually kill Ms. Hart.

Elevator accidents are rare, and those in which a person dies are even rarer. As investigators continue to probe how the tragic accident occurred, the elevator's sketchy history -- and what was done about it -- is sure to raise eyebrows.

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