fire escape

… Fire escapes are a quintessential part of the citys landscape long used by New … on fire escapes in NYC They were initially installed in buildings during the 1860s after several fatal tenement … illegal to store stuff out there … Space is limited in NYC apartments so it can be tempting to put your stuff on the …

… owners to dodge property taxes  … What are signs that an NYC apartment is illegal … Illegal apartments in New York … an extensive breakdown of when it is and isnt okay on the HPD website here Another good indicator is the ceiling … which can also indicate illegal units Another resource is  HPDs online database which can tell you whether a building …