Can you sit on a fire escape in NYC? 5 things to know

… Fire escapes are a quintessential part of the citys landscape … you should know about First heres a little history on fire escapes in NYC They were initially installed in buildings … illegal to store stuff out there … Space is limited in NYC apartments so it can be tempting to put your stuff on the …

By Brick Underground |June 2, 2025 - 12:30PM
Summertime PSA: If your only window is attached to a fire escape, you'll have to get creative with your air-conditioning

… briefbutintense heat wave but if the only window in your apartment or bedroom is attached to a fire escape well things will be a little more complicated An … window thanks to its position as an exit onto the fire escape and its status as his bedrooms sole window We checked …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 24, 2017 - 2:59PM