A Model Tenement House Law (1910) - Lawrence Veiller - Bog

A Model Tenement House Law (1910) is a book written by Lawrence Veiller that provides a comprehensive analysis of the tenement housing crisis in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. The book outlines the problems associated with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and unsafe living conditions in tenement houses, and proposes a model law to regulate the construction and management of these buildings.Veiller's proposed law includes provisions for adequate light and ventilation, fire safety measures, and minimum room sizes. He also advocates for the creation of a tenement house department to enforce the law and ensure compliance by landlords.The book is based on Veiller's experience as the secretary of the New York State Tenement House Commission, which was established in 1900 to investigate the conditions in tenement houses and recommend reforms. A Model Tenement House Law is considered a landmark work in the history of urban planning and housing policy, and had a significant impact on the development of tenement housing laws in New York City and other cities across the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.