My building got a new fire escape, and I had to take out my AC. Does my landlord have to provide an alternative?

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By Alanna Schubach |July 20, 2020 - 12:45PM
How to avoid renting an illegal apartment in NYC

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By Jennifer White Karp |February 15, 2018 - 9:00AM
Summertime PSA: If your only window is attached to a fire escape, you'll have to get creative with your air-conditioning

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By Virginia K. Smith |May 24, 2017 - 2:59PM
Fire escapes: How to keep them safe and secure

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By Lucy Cohen Blatter |September 2, 2015 - 1:59PM