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Tenement Law of 1879 was designed to correct what issue?

Improper waste disposal
Inadequate fire safety measures
Overcrowding and poor living conditions
Flaws of the 1867 Laws, caused "dumbbell apartments", and were worse

The correct answer is: Flaws of the 1867 Laws, caused "dumbbell apartments", and were worse

The correct answer is D. The Tenement Law of 1879 was designed to address the flaws in the 1867 laws that led to the creation of "dumbbell apartments" which were known for their poor living conditions, overcrowding, and lack of adequate light and ventilation. This legislation aimed to improve housing standards, ensuring that future apartment buildings were built with better living conditions in mind.