Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Fire Escape, a licensed cannabis dispensary, debuted earlier this month at 103 Avenue A between Sixth Street and Seventh Street.
The family-run shop is led by Max, Clay, Mark and Ash — a mix of longtime New Yorkers with ties to the neighborhood.
Inside, there are plenty of East Village touches, from local books and an EV Cookbook to a built-out fire escape installation that doubles as décor. There's also a chess table and space for film screenings and other events.
The team says they're hiring locally and working with people who have faced barriers to employment, including Diesel (below), their head of security. 
A few notes: ID is required to enter, there's no on-site consumption and there's a pick-up window out front (you can order ahead online).
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, with a midnight close Thursday to Saturday.
