New Apartment Building. New Windows-but they don't seem to lock correctly.?

Question

They are all new windows, but it seems not matter which way I turn the lever I can still open the window. Maybe faulty or not installed correctly.

I was wondering if there are an easy and safe solutions to install to keep the windows locked. (my bedroom is near the fire escape and i don't want a break in)

the window slides up to open-any way to secure it without using a ton of tools--i don't any anything here since i just moved in, but i would be willing to buy something.

thank you for your help.

Answer 1

bless your heart, i would call the building superintendent, and ask for information on proper operating the windows, they should work well, not give you grief. good luck!

Answer 2

Measure the distance from the top corner to opposite bottom corner of the window, go to lumber store and have a couple pieces of 2x4 lumber cut  about 4" short of that length, then tape the wood piece across the top of the window. You can open it a few inches for ventilation, but it is not easily opened from the outside.  Almost the same thing as a stick in the sliding door frame.

Answer 3

Just put a broomstick on top of the window that slides up and wedge it into the top of the window frame.

- Stuart