In 2013 an east village stairwell collapsed during a clandestine roof party because a new york university student hopped onto a landing.
Going onto roof of apartment.
As a result 35 people remained stuck above the seven story walkup while awaiting rescue.
Have your roof s surface regularly cleaned.
They can be several feet above the leak or to the right or left of it.
Each time you drill into your roof.
But there and pros and cons of solar panels when it comes to apartment buildings.
All building have access to the roof because that might be the best way to evacuate a building in the event of a fire.
Dirt debris and other items can collect on your apartment s roof and cause water to pond leading to water damage.
It is illegal for the landlord to make it impossible for you to access the roof in case of the need for emergency egress.
A roof s primary purpose is to protect the interior of a building by keeping out the elements and a roof can t stave off the weather if it s riddled with holes.
If you have attic access the easiest way to track down a leak is to go up there with a flashlight and look for the evidence.
But that doesn t give you the right to hang out there.
This occurred in a building where some apartments rent for more than 4 000 per month.