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These two-stair, zero-elevator buildings are such a scourge. And nobody in the building or fire worlds is concerned about them even after years of debate, they still think this is fine and I’m somewhere between misguided and evil for making them think about this. phillyyimby.com/2026/10/new-...

phillyyimby.comNew Permits Issued for Eight-Unit Building at 203-09 Diamond Street in Norris Square, North PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia YIMBY reports that construction permits were issued for an eight-unit residential building at 203-09 Diamond Street in Norris Square.

Sam G

@samthegeek.net

One stair one elevator would be a much better balance. Do other countries consider an elevator an okay (if inadequate) secondary safety egress?

14/10/26, 1:53 pm0 reposts3 likes

Stephen Jacob Smith

@stephenjacobsmith.com

They’re not seen as substitutes for each other, no. They serve different purposes.