| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| No skyscrapers | ||
| Walk-ups, often | New York Times | 14 Feb 2024 |
| They're only a few stories | New York Times | 03 Feb 2019 |
| They're only a few stories | ||
| Short buildings, and a clue to this puzzle's theme | Wall Street Journal | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Buildings that don't require elevators | Wall Street Journal | 16 May 2018 |
| Buildings that don't require elevators | ||
| Short buildings, and a clue to this puzzle's theme | ||
| Buildings that don't need elevators |