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A group of Chinatown Tenants Union members at a demonstration against rent increase holding banners and signs that read from left to right "L.E.S. SAYS NO TO RENT INCREASE," "0%," "NO RENT INCREASE," "UNITED TENANTS (obscured)," "HOME RULE FOR TENANT…

A close-up shot of a damaged bathtub and sink in the bathroom of an apartment building in Chinatown (Manhattan). The tub's shower curtain is pulled back to reveal missing tiles on the wall and bathroom floor, a missing bathtub faucet (water dribbles…

Photograph of a neglected and dilapidated hallway in a Chinatown (Manhattan) apartment building. The tan laminate floor tiles in the left corner of the hallway are completely obscured by a thick layer of black grime.

A sign hung on scaffolding that reads, "THE MACHINERY / EXCHANGE / WWW.MACHINERYEXCHANGECONDO.COM" that is advertising for new condos being constructed. A picture of the proposed building is next to the words.

Interior shot of a green staircase in shared building with dilapidated and dirty walls.

A demonstrator protests against real estate developer Benjamin Shaoul and gentrification in Chinatown (Manhattan). They hold up a poster that reads, "BENJAMIN SHAOUL HANDS OFF CHINATOWN."

Large apartment building in New York City blocked off from being used. Windows/doors appeared boarded up as well.

Image showing a street demonstration. People in the front hold a large yellow banner that reads "Whose Streets? OUR Streets!" in red and "Chinatown Street Vendors Assoc." in blue. Other demonstrators hold signs that read "Arrest Giuliani" and "Mr.…

Youth volunteers standing around in a circle. Signs on the wall read "Affordable Housing Now!" and "No Stadium Chinatown."

NYPD officers speaking to a street vendor as people look on.