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Despite their benefits, aging multi-unit buildings face challenges, including the risk of conversion into single-family homes, which can reduce the overall affordable housing stock. With urban areas witnessing rising land values, the transformation of multi-unit complexes into luxurious single-family homes exacerbates housing shortages, pushing out long-term residents.
Case Studies: Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco
To analyze the architectural and functional differences among these buildings, we can focus on three representative examples from Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco, each uniquely adapted to their city's culture and history.