Two people, including a pregnant woman, plummeted 15 feet on Thursday when the landing in front of their unit in Lyons Apartments gave way.
Both were transported to Shands at UF, where they are in stable condition, according to Carol Davis, Gainesville Fire Rescue spokeswoman.
Three other people were removed via a fire truck ladder from building 1810 because the broken landing made it hazardous for them to leave their apartments.
Building and fire inspector Jerry Coughlin said no one is allowed on the second floor of building 1810 until everything is replaced.
"Whether or not the other buildings are safe…that's the question," he said.
Resident Natasha Arbaczauskas said she has never felt safe in the Lyons. She can point out mold, water damage, wood rot and crumbling Formica.
In order to fix the mold issue, she was told she would need to sign a new lease.
She also said the leasing office took six months to fix a leaky faucet.
Correction: This story incorrectly quoted Spring Staples, a Lyons Apartments employee. She declined to comment.
