Why was is it hard to do laundry in tenements?

Laundry was difficult in tenements because there were typically no washing machines, running water, or adequate space to dry clothes. Tenants had to manually wash clothes by hand, haul water from a communal pump, and find a place to dry their clothes, often in cramped living areas or shared outdoor spaces. These challenges made laundry a time-consuming and labor-intensive task for tenement residents.