Question

excerpt from how the other half lives by jacob riis
it was the stir and bustle of trade, together with the tremendous immigration that followed upon the war of 1812 that dislodged them the citys wealthy residents. in thirty - five years the city of less than a hundred thousand came to harbor half a million souls, for whom homes had to be found... their comfortable dwellings in the once fashionable streets along the east river front fell into the hands of real - estate agents and boarding - house keepers; and here, says the report to the legislature of 1857, when the evils engendered had excited just alarm, \in its beginning, the tenant - house became a real blessing to that class of industrious poor whose small earnings limited their expenses, and whose employment in workshops, stores, or about the warehouses and thoroughfares, render a near residence of much importance.\ not for long, however. as business increased, and the city grew with rapid strides, the necessities of the poor became the opportunity of their wealthier neighbors... their \large rooms were partitioned into several smaller ones, without regard to light or

how the other half lives is an early work of photojournalism by jacob riis, who was himself an immigrant. the books subtitle is \studies among the tenements of new york.\
summarize riiss report on tenements.
be sure to include conditions in tenement neighborhoods. remember that a summary states the most important ideas from a text in your own words. make sure to write at least one complete paragraph and include specific examples from the text.

Explanation:

Riis reported that tenements initially provided housing for industrious poor. But as the city grew, wealthy neighbors exploited the poor. Large tenement rooms were partitioned into smaller ones without considering light or ventilation, worsening living conditions. For example, the comfortable dwellings of the wealthy along the East - River front were taken over by real - estate agents and boarding - house keepers, and the tenement conditions deteriorated over time.

Answer:

Riis reported that tenements initially served as a blessing for the industrious poor with limited earnings, providing nearby housing to their workplaces. However, as the city expanded and business increased, the wealthy took advantage of the poor's needs. Large tenement rooms were divided into smaller, substandard units without proper light or ventilation, significantly worsening living conditions in tenement neighborhoods. For instance, the once - fashionable dwellings along the East River front fell into the hands of those who exploited the situation, leading to the degradation of tenement living.