fire escape

Troubleshooting

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM

NYC apartment buildings with fire escapes

Neighborhood Intel

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

By Brick Underground |June 2, 2025 - 12:30PM

The Search

How to spot a basement apartment when searching listings online

By Emily Myers |December 23, 2021 - 9:30AM

Rent

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

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

Rent

How to avoid renting an illegal apartment in NYC

… up at 236 East 178th St to add bedrooms made a confusing labyrinth for firefighters responding to the conflagration In … or owners word that everything is kosher A little bit of homework can spare you major headaches … Basement danger … … any HPD violations for issues such as lack of heat and hot water But what if you have already moved into an apartment …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 15, 2018 - 9:00AM

Live

Summertime PSA: If your only window is attached to a fire escape, you'll have to get creative with your air-conditioning

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

Roommates + Landlords

Is my landlord legally required to put locks on my windows?

By Virginia K. Smith |January 9, 2017 - 2:59PM

Live

A fire escape garden guide, a dust-up over the F train express, and more

… Got a fire escape You can turn it into a tiny little green oasis … controversy Gothamist For when youre sick of working from home get to know Brooklyns coworking spaces Brokelyn The … and Instagram and like us on Facebook … Live … fire escape … gardening … StreetNoise … A fire escape garden …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 19, 2016 - 10:59AM