As was the case with parlor houses, many tenements were investigated at different times in order to show that the business was systematically conducted:
July 27, 1912. X 155, prostitute, told the investigator she “answers calls for this place. $5. Wine sold.”
July 30, 1912. X 154, prostitute, told the investigator she “receives men here, $5, $10, $20.”
August 1, 1912. X 150, prostitute, told the investigator that “this place is owned by a colored woman; X 149-a, white woman has charge.” Prices charged are $3, $5 and $10.
August 1, 1912. There are two apartments in X 147 Broadway owned by colored women. One, X 148, and her sister, X 149-a. These women have white girls conducting the resorts while they, the owners, keep in the background. One apartment, 3rd floor, inside, is operated under the name of X 149. The other is one or two flights above on the same side. Both send for girls supposed to be $3, $5, and $10.
August 8, 1912. 10 P. M. Business and residential district. Six story red brick building. Madame X 148. The investigator counted 2 inmates. Price $5. Girls get half. Drinks $5. Inmates wear gowns and claim to have health certificates. Names of inmates, Stella and Ellen. Girls claim to pay weekly board of $15. Rent paid is $105.
August 15, 1912. X 152, prostitute, told the investigator she “takes friends here.”
August 29, 1912. X 156, prostitute, told the investigator she “meets many a good man through this house. Two other apartments here where I see men.”
August 29, 1912. X 156, prostitute, told the investigator she “makes many a dollar right in the house. Four good places here.”