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

… know about First heres a little history on fire escapes in NYC They were initially installed in buildings during the … keep your fire escape clear of obstructions at all times Accidents do happen often In 2020 a man who was thought to … in an emergency  Earlier versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Austin HavensBowen This article was …

By Brick Underground |June 2, 2025 - 12:30PM
A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building

… It shouldnt take hearing about a devastating fire  to prompt you to check safety measures in your own New … because victims can be barred from   returning home  for extended periods and experience theft in their damaged … to fill out a request form Regarding  fire extinguishers  NYC fire code doesnt require them except for where …

By Brick Underground |April 21, 2025 - 12:00PM
My building got a new fire escape, and I had to take out my AC. Does my landlord have to provide an alternative?

… … The answer depends on whether the air conditioning unit came with your apartment and whether … with the apartment then the landlord would have to provide it either by hooking the tenant up to central air … reinstate the service or give the tenants a rent reduction  However if you installed your own air conditioner in the …

By Alanna Schubach |July 20, 2020 - 12:45PM