1918–1920 New York City rent strikes
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title:
1918–1920 New York City rent strikes
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The 1918–1920 New York City rent strikes were some of the most significant tenant mobilizations against landlords in New York City history. Prior to the strikes, a housing shortage caused by World War I led exacerbated tenant conditions, with the construction industry being redirected to wartime efforts. In addition, newly available defense jobs attracted thousands of new families to the city, further driving property vacancy rates down. As a result, overcrowding, poor conditions, frequent raisi
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Historical event
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1918%E2%80%931920_New_York_City_rent_strikes
date created:
2023-07-25T03:39:02Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T02:28:16Z
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