Interior view of a bedroom of one of the slum apartments at 1049 Macey Street. The photographer noted the following about the 6 apartments (including houses in the rear) at that address: No 1 has 5 rooms and rents for $25 per month plus utilities to a family of three. They collect the rent for Mrs. Maria Gallardo who owns the property. No. 2 has 6 rooms and rents to a family of 6 for $38 per month. It has hot and cold water and a shower. No. 3 has 2 rooms and rents to 2 people for $22 per month plus utilities. There is no hot water, no bath and the toilet is in the cellar. No. 4 has 2 rooms and rents for $29 per month to 2 adults. They must share an outside toilet. No. 5 has 3 rooms and a kitchen and rents for $25 plus utilities. A family of 6, all now adults, have lived here for 11 years. The oldest son is a veteran. No. 6 is 3 rooms and rents to one person (who is the husband of the owner) for $20 per month. He has no hot water and must share a toilet.
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, California Dwellings--California--Los Angeles Apartments--California--Los Angeles Housing Authority Collection photographs
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