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On a torn-up storefront awning of a business at 86 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood, a small real estate sign announces the retail property for rent. The text on the sign reads, “FOR RENT,” alongside Chinese characters and a…

Above the storefront awning of New Century Lighting at 157 Bowery in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood, a real estate banner announces the retail property for rent. The text on the sign reads, “Prime Retail Store FOR RENT,” alongside Chinese…

A sign hangs from a building in Manhattan’s Chiantown neighborhood, advertising available retail rental properties. The text on the sign reads, “STORES FOR RENT” alongside Chinese characters and a phone number.

A building for sale in Chinatown in New York City. Hanging from a balcony, a banner with both Chinese and English texts reads "NEW BUILDING FOR SALE, " "Green City Realty Inc.," and a phone number. There are also repeated signs that read "FEDDERS" on…

A residential building on Henry Street with a “For Rent” sign on the fire escape.

A vacant lot between two New York City apartment buildings is blocked off by a large blue fence, indicating a new building is being built. The road in front of the sidewalk is cordoned off by an orange mesh construction fence.

A white sign with black letters that displays information about a building developer on Orchard Street. Sign reads, "ORCHARD ST. / YAGER DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC / _ CASTELLANO - OWNER REP. / _ FIFTH AVE. NY NY 10016"

Attendees at the CAAAV "The Rhythm is Ours!" fundraiser line up and grab food from a buffet table. Held at the Public Theater, the benefit featured performances by drumming groups that represented a wide range of New York ethnic communities.

Images from a Brooklyn community forum on police brutality, sponsored by CAAAV and Communities for Advancement of Police Accountability. The first two images show a man presenting to a small audience, holding paper. Beside him (on his right-hand…

Broken and dirty tile floor.