An elevator level warning system is provided, along with methods of use thereof. An elevator level warning system may include a controller, a laser, a sensor, and a reflector. The reflector may be a structured reflector. The elevator level warning system may also include a sensor board. The elevator level warning system may also include an indicator. The elevator level warning system may be used with an elevator system. The elevator level warning system may be used to detect that-and/or warn users that-a front cab-floor edge and a landing plane are misaligned and have a drop between them of greater than a threshold distance.