Lighting Hanukkah Candles in the Stairwell

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles
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Question

Is it permissible to light Hanukkah candles at the door of the house facing the building's stairwell?

Answer

This is not ideal, and one should only light there if there is no other option, and there is neither a door nor a window facing the street.

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