health & safety

… … Ask an Expert … health & safety … heat … What can I do about my apartments dangerously hot radiator …

… fire escape or a building stairway never take the elevator  About fire escapes Remember that this isnt bonus deck space …

… 2013 Saladino who is a therapist spoke to Brick Underground about how to handle the aftermath of a trauma like the ones … allow yourself the time to process it she says I think its about monitoring whats going on for yourself Dont push it down if youre upset about it You need to process through those feelings A lot of …

… space and window exposures Few though might think to ask about the buildings gas line even though old decrepit pipes … nearly as long Last May after a neighbor made a phone call about smelling gas Con Ed found pipes that were old and not … perspective Alyssa G advises New Yorkers to ask questions about a buildings gas lineswhen they were last replaced …

… of incidents like the one in Chelsea many coop and condo boards throughout the city are eager to up their own safety … Times  covered  the installation of cameras in private NYC buildings where they are the sole line of defense for small … Cooperator a publication focusing on NYCs coop and condo buildings some surveillance systems are beginning to …