The French climber who scaled the New York Times building last week was cleared of criminal charges Thursday.

A Manhattan grand jury decided not to indict Alain Robert, 45, on misdemeanor charges stemming from his daredevil stunt.

The 45-year-old professional climber said he took every possible precaution to make sure no one was injured.

Yet, some New Yorkers believe the stuntman set a bad example.

"Is that something to encourage others to perform stunts like that that may injure someone in the future? It doesn't sound so good to me," said a local.

"I think he should have got charged, because he endangered a lot of people. Also, once people see stuff like that it gives other people ideas to do something like that," said another.

Prosecutors now have until October 1 to decide whether to pursue charges of disorderly conduct, a violation similar to a traffic infraction.

While it's not a crime under state law, it can carry a penalty of up to 15 days in jail.

Meanwhile, charges are still pending against the Brooklyn man who climbed the building the same day.

Renaldo Clarke is currently free on bail, and is due back in court July 16.