health & safety

Fire escape on brick apartment building in NYC

… prompt you to check safety measures in your own New York City apartment building but thats often what spurs people to … on for a checklist for fire safety measures in a New York City apartment building … Does your smoke detector work … … required in all residential buildings with three or more apartments If the doors function correctly they work as a …

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

faucet with hand of woman in kitchen for cleaning, drinking and washing dishes. Interior, steel and household plumbing with sink and tap at home for stream, flowing and splash

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By Celia Young |March 5, 2025 - 3:30PM

Flowering pink-purpleish tree in front of Park Slope Brownstones

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In New York City, United States this older residential building viewed from the High Line has old fashioned fire escapes visible on its exterior.

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How can I check if my NYC apartment building is fire-code compliant?

… inspections and updates if needed If you have a question about Gothams fire codes you can ask the FDNY through their … Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Im concerned about the fire safety of the tenementstyle apartment …

By Celia Young |March 6, 2024 - 11:34AM