A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building

… because victims can be barred from   returning home  for extended periods and experience theft in their damaged … You should hear a click and a latch he said … Is your fire escape safe to use  … Your fire escape isnt a place for you to dry clothes or get fresh air …

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to avoid renting an illegal apartment in NYC

… them easy to spot such as rooms without windows or very small windows Often the warnings for illegal apartments are … or owners word that everything is kosher A little bit of homework can spare you major headaches … Basement danger … … raise awareness about the issue of illegal apartments The information is available in 10 different languages on this …

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