An Apartment Move Hits a Delay

Building entrance

• A handwritten 'Elevator temporarily out of service' sign is taped beside the call button.
• The superintendent holds a phone and points a repair worker toward the elevator room.

Stairwell door

• Two movers hold a wide sofa at an angle, but one arm of the sofa is caught against the doorframe.
• A resident measures the doorway while another person studies assembly screws underneath the sofa.

Covered lobby

• Several labelled boxes are stacked on a dry mat and a neighbour guards them with a small cart.
• A second resident offers the movers cups of water and points toward an unused storage room.

Outside by the truck

• Rain is falling on two uncovered chairs near the open truck door.
• The driver pulls a plastic sheet over the remaining furniture while checking a watch.