Tenements in New York City

What was a common feature of tenement buildings in New York City during the 19th century?

• Luxurious amenities and gardens

• Spacious rooms with large windows

• Cramped, poorly lit spaces

• Indoor plumbing and proper ventilation

By 1900, how many people were living in tenement housing in New York City?

• 1 million

• 2.3 million

• 500,000

• 3.4 million

What event in Chicago led to restrictions on building wood-frame structures?

• The Chicago River Flood

• The Chicago World's Fair

• The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

• The Chicago Stockyards Fire

Who was Jacob Riis?

• A tenement owner

• A reporter and photographer

• A city official

• A tenement reformer

What was the title of Jacob Riis' book that exposed tenement conditions?

• Tenement Life

• How the Other Half Lives

• The Jungle

• City of Darkness

What did the Tenement House Act of 1867 require?

• Indoor plumbing in every room

• One toilet per 20 people

• A garden for each tenement

• A minimum of three windows per room

What was a major consequence of the overcrowded tenements in New York City?

• Improved public transportation

• A cholera epidemic

• Increased property values

• More parks and green spaces

What did the Tenement House Law of 1901 mandate?

• Demolition of all tenements

• Improved sanitary conditions and fire escapes

• Free housing for all immigrants

• Construction of new tenements on 25-foot lots

What was the purpose of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum?

• To provide housing for new immigrants

• To preserve the history of tenement life

• To serve as a luxury hotel

• To act as a government office

What was a common issue with the construction of new tenements?

• They were located in rural areas

• They were often built without regulations

• They had too much space

• They were built with high-quality materials