By the early 1920s, New York City's housing patterns indicated a clear shift towards apartment buildings due to land scarcity and a burgeoning middle class seeking better living conditions.
The newly emerged population from places like the Lower East Side craved apartments that offered family space and amenities, pushing the demand for more sophisticated living options.
Neighborhoods like Flatbush and Crown Heights witnessed redevelopment opportunities as affluent homeowners moved, paving the way for new apartment buildings growing in sync with public transport expansion.
The rise of public transportation including subways, trolleys, and buses significantly influenced the availability of housing, facilitating access to previously underdeveloped areas for new apartment construction.
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