The Row Hotel, a former tourist destination in Manhattan, now serves as a shelter for migrants, housing a diverse range of individuals amid New York's hustle. The area surrounding the hotel is vibrant yet divided, showcasing a stark contrast between the transient hotel occupants and ordinary passersby. Tenants, who include families and job seekers, often avoid acknowledging their residence there, fearing judgment and media exposure. The transformation of The Row from a tourist hotspot to a shelter encapsulates broader themes of displacement and community in the city.
This area of New York seems divided between those who belong to the hotel and those who continue on their way. The Row stands like a fierce fortress that protects its tenants from the outside world.
The four-star hotel was the first of more than 200 that New York City has taken off the tourist circuit, turned into shelters for the migrants arriving in recent years.
None of the tenants are willing to admit that they live in the hotel. They fear publicity or exposure which could worsen their circumstances.
The hustle and bustle of Manhattan persists outside, contrasting sharply with the hidden lives led inside the shelter, revealing a complex narrative of hardship and resilience.
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