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

… Fire escapes are a quintessential part of the citys landscape … grow plants but there are few dos and donts you should know about First heres a little history on fire escapes in NYC … escape but you should think twice before you set up your home office  out there And the fire department doesnt want …

By Brick Underground |June 2, 2025 - 12:30PM
Fire escapes: How to keep them safe and secure

… A couple of recent news stories have us thinking about fire escape safety There was the tragic death of … escape this weekend as well as  a post on West Side Rag about a peeping Tom whos been spotted on an Upper West Side … and fire escapes among other outdoor elements with a certified architect or engineer every five years  The exact …

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