5 things you might not know about your NYC fire escape

Fire escapes are a quintessential part of the citys landscape … donts you should know about First heres a little history on fire escapes in NYC They were initially installed in the 1860s after several …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 18, 2020 - 12:30PM
Summertime PSA: If your only window is attached to a fire escape, you'll have to get creative with your air-conditioning

… only window in your apartment or bedroom is attached to a fire escape well things will be a little more complicated An … this dilemma has been the subject of threads on the Ask NYC reddit page  a  New York Times  QA column and a thread …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 24, 2017 - 2:59PM
Is my landlord legally required to put locks on my windows?

… Himmelstein points out that theres no need for locks on nonfire escape windows above the ground floor when it comes to your … choose to pick with the landlord Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an expert  Send …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 9, 2017 - 2:59PM
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 21yearold …  Untapped Cities  and the  citys website  have rundowns of NYCs requirements If you suspect your buildings fire safety …

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