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Squatters of the Lower East Side

99% Invisible

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The Squatters in New York City

Many of the squatters saw themselves as activists for cheap or free housing in a neighborhood that was plagued by homelessness. From the early to mid 80s, the squatters didn't face much active resistance from the city. They built big open spaces for art galleries and punctures.

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