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San Francisco’s Painted Ladies exemplify this transformation, standing as colorful testaments to the city’s architectural heritage. Unlike their counterparts in Boston and Chicago, these structures often lack common entranceways, featuring separate external entrances for each unit. This flexibility introduces greater disparity in unit quality, diverging from the more uniform layouts seen in other cities.
The Challenges Ahead
As cities grapple with complex housing crises, the preservation and responsible development of multi-family dwellings are paramount. Legislation and zoning policies currently inhibit building density, while rising construction costs complicate the feasibility of providing affordable housing solutions.