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i live in a 6 unit walkup in brooklyn. the three units which face the street, one of which is mine (3rd flr) don’t have fire escapes. the back units do. my only egress is the central stairway. the building is four stories tall. i really am afraid of not having a fire escape and when i moved in, i was provided a chain ladder, which i’ve discovered doesn’t fit properly. finding one that fits my window has been unsuccessful due to the thickness of the wall. am i entitled, by law, to a fire escape since i have only one way out? thanks to anyone who responds.