Speechless Sunday, Leaking Water Tower

In the 1800s, New York City required that all buildings higher than six stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. This was necessary to prevent the need for excessively high pressures at lower elevations, which could burst pipes. Today the towers have become fashionable in some circles. As of 2006^[update], the neighborhood of Tribeca requires water towers on all buildings, whether or not they are being used.

iPhone Photo Courtesy of: Mitchell Hall, Associate Broker, The Corcoran Group

©Mitchell Hall 2009