The image is a black and white photograph of an old building with multiple windows and balconies. The building appears to be made of brick and has ornate carvings on the exterior. There are two fire escape ladders on the left side of the building, one on the right side and one in the center. A firefighter is standing on one of the ladders, wearing a hard hat and safety harness. He is holding onto the railing of one of them and is looking down at the ground below. In the foreground, there is a large pipe that is partially visible. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the firefighter.