It gets worse. The photos are not the bottom of the barrel when it comes to Hong Kong real estate. Those who are in the worst poverty are the ones who live in cages. It's literally a bunk bed with sides enclosed with cage wiring. They have no walls, minimal possessions and live day to day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU4jjdRzy3w
Hong Kong is an intriguing city that I highly recommend to go spend some time in.