* Social services: Tammany Hall provided a variety of social services to city dwellers, including housing, food assistance, and job placement. These services helped to improve the lives of many people who lived in New York City.
* A sense of community: Tammany Hall provided a sense of community for city dwellers, especially for immigrants who were new to the United States. The organization provided a place where people could meet others from their own ethnic background and share their experiences.