UrbanBaby

06.18.08, 07:44 AM New York City
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Window guards. Anyone BTDT. I rent, I have casement windows from the 1920s/30s that open up completely, and my super says they don't make window guards anymore for those windows. I've called 311 and I'm working my way through the system but looking for anyone whose dealt with this? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.18.08, 07:44 AM Flag

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if they don't have them how about those iron gates I see on some windows? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:46 AM Flag

That's nonsense and it's the landlord's responsibility to supply the guards BY LAW. There are various types of guards, including the little bars that go up about one foot. I have those and have the 1920s/30s casement windows [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:53 AM Flag

I would call every applicable number in the blue pages. I would also walk around, find a building with the same windows and guards and give address to super. Tell him he has a week. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:55 AM Flag

By law if a child under 7yo lives in the apartment (or visits regularly) the landlord has to fit window guards if the windows open more than about 4". Tell your landlord to fix this straight away. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:04 AM Flag

absolutely the owner's responsibility, not yours. do you research for them how to find and install a legal heating system or like that? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:13 AM Flag

If your landlord refuses then inform DofH and they will make them do it (and will find lots of other things that need doing to the apartment too so your landlord will not want them involved). I'm guessing they don't do the annual lead testing either! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:16 AM Flag

Okay, (OP here). I know it's not my job but the super is sweet but so *%*$*X@ useless. He can't fix anything. I don't trust him to find the safe solution and I just want it done. I can't believe I let him tell me they don't make bars for our windows (they don't but you can use a chain). I called 311 and got an experts name there for the super to call. They said I need chains. If they are not up in a week I'll report the building. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:25 AM Flag

ask the super if you can arrange for it and you'll get reimbursed. how old is your dc? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:29 AM Flag

she's two. she goes to daycare and we are mainly with her/she's not a climber, but come one now, we need guards! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:32 AM Flag

yes. There are chains that you put on the windows. I have casement windows and they work beautifully. Your super can put them on. The window will only open about 3-4 inches. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:04 AM Flag

Do you know where you can buy these? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:12 AM Flag