Tenement Buildings

Tenement buildings are multi-family residential structures, often found in urban areas, designed to accommodate many tenants within a single property. Typically built to maximize space and affordability, they usually consist of multiple small apartments or rooms arranged close together. Historically common during periods of rapid urban growth, tenements can vary in quality, with some offering basic living conditions and others being more modern. They are characterized by shared amenities and communal spaces, making them a practical, though sometimes crowded, housing option for working-class families and low-income residents.