New-York tribune., 1899-10-15
ECONOMY IN LIVING.
SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF THE
MODERN APARTMENT HOUSE

The question OF economy never ceases 10 have
an interest for most people. for the that
INTO the lives OF nearly all II Is projected sooner
or later Those on whom reposes the responsibility
OF the maintenance Of family constantly
confronted by the problem OF how to live becom-
ingly comfortably. and the same time with as
moderate an outlay as Is consistent with those
conditions OF life
lhere are so many demands mans income
IN city like NewYork that economy even among
people Of fairly large means must he shown in
the selection OF the home. Those who have made
IL business 10 cater the wants OF the home
seeker In this city have studied conditions and
nave in many respects solved the problem Never
before In the history OF the city has there been
so strong tendency toward dwelling in apart
hlent and Nat houses but the tendency was fore
seen by shrewd operators and the result Is that
comforts are now offered which a few years ago
were scarcely dreamed Of
In the modern elevator apartment house the
economies OF housekeeping are combined with
luxures ard convenlences Of living which naturally
appeal strongly 10 everybody The builders Of
apartment houses have gone adding the
scope Of their efforts until the result the pres
ent time approaches the ideal. Besides lighting.
heating. ventatng. refrigerating and water and
waste systems Of the most approved kind one
hnds In the modern apartment house numerous
other conveniences which are denied 10 many pri-
housekeepers
NO THOUGHT OF THE ICEMAN
There apartment houses in which one may
hire a suit of rooms and be relieved OF
any thought OF the iceman. the coalman and
the ashman. in which business with the butcher.
baker or any OF the tradesmen who cater 10 the
daily needs may be transacted without the neces-
sity OF stepping outside o. ones door
All things In the modern apartment house in
dcate determination to reduce 10 a minimum the
RESPONSIBILITIES and Of who i've
there
The elevator to begin with saves climbing Of
places Of abode As those lower down. In fact.
borbsr abe, mem ne ,ena' mas no 2ccas1i 10
heating system Is operated by the janitor in the
siderable time and none In the Kitchen here il
no accumulation OF coal and ashes. for the gas
ordinary care II is said to no more than coal
and kindling. and its cleanliness certainly com
mends It Where rooms are furnished with open
nrepaces. connections are made So that gas may
b. burned In them Hot water FOR baths. laundries
and kitchens is always ready and is supplied from
the basement.
Roth GAS AND ELECTRICITY.
Both electric lgh, and gas arc found in the rooms
OF many Of the modern apartment houses. The
former is convenient and is in general use. Press
the button. and the rooms are lighted. In some Of
the larger apartment houses ammonia refrigerators
have been introduced. Cold air is supplied through
pipes from a plant In the basement. The plan
saves some trouble and dirt. and is said 10 he
cheaper In the long run than the iceman. The
more prs'entious apartments have telephones CON
rected with a central exchange in the main hall.
They are furnished AT specified rate for certain
number OF messages
In the apartment hotel distinguished from the
apartment house proper. meals are furnished 70
the tenants either the European or the Ameri-
plan. In some Of these houses leases made
with the understanding that meals are TO be taken
IN the house. The apartment hotel is favorfte
with many persons. who find there convenience OF
living and socahility united with economy
one ~ the strongest evidences Of the present pop
ulariy of apartment houses is found in the with
drawa or reduction In many districts Of the IN
ducements" which were offered those who
would take suits In these houses. Rent free tor