if the italians were settled in the urban.. where did they found affordable housing?

Answer 1

The first generations of any immigrant group, not just Italians, often settled with members of their own nationality - binding together to keep alive the traditions of the old country, to work together, and to find resources such as affordable housing.

The Italians would often have their own neighborhoods in larger cities, such as New York's Little Italy.

Answer 2

Much like some of today's immigrants, they often lived many to a room in some of the lowest costing neighborhoods of the largest cities. They had some really fine craftsmen and soon had a good reputation for repairing and improving where they lived.