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 York City apartment building but thats often what spurs people to act With so many tragic outcomes when … landlord to have them inspected every five years if you live in a building six stories or higher If your fire escape …

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to spot a basement apartment when searching listings online

… looking online for a very cheap place in New York City your search results might show you a basement apartment And the … space to your list of musthave amenities in your online search you may well find basement apartments popping up on your list  … You Might Also Like … …

By Emily Myers |December 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
Is my landlord legally required to put locks on my windows?

… a dispute with your building owner say  our experts your best bet is to simply do it yourself It appears that there … the ground floor when it comes to your fire escape your best bet is to install a firedepartmentapproved window gate … the legal right to windows that lock What should I do … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … Ask an Expert … fire escape … …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 9, 2017 - 2:59PM
Seven clever ways New Yorkers gain "outdoor" space

… increasingly popular green rooftops Nonetheless New Yorkers are nothing if not resourceful and intrepid in our quest for … also irresistible for many who want to capitalize on that sliver of a deck right outside their window  … Building stoop … need … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Live … Improve … fire escape … outdoor space … stoop … Seven …

By Mayra David |April 4, 2016 - 8:59AM