"The Button"

Apparently, everybody knows about "the button" except for me...the one inside the door latch that prevents it from locking automatically. If I would have known that, then I wouldn't have had to:

1. Embarrass myslef by knocking on the neighbors' door (in no makeup and sweats)
2. Borrow an over-sized men's jacket
3. Walk 8 blocks and 6 avenues in 17 degree weather (no hat, no socks, no money)