multiunit
adjective
mul·ti·unit
ˌməl-tē-ˈyü-nət 
-ˌtī-
: having two or more units (such as housing units)
… the idea of taxing multiunit housing, such as apartment complexes, at the higher commercial tax rate would be certain to trigger a fallout because rents for such housing would likely go up significantly.—
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Founded by architect Jose Hernandez, the firm designs residential and hospitality projects, from multiunit developments to single-family homes.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
The most common type of condominium building structure is a multiunit residential building, but a townhouse community or even a single-family home community could be submitted to the provisions of the Condominium Act, which would then make that association a condominium association.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The deadline to apply for the government-run debris clearance program for the Eaton and Palisades fires has been extended by two weeks, and owners of some multiunit properties are now eligible, officials said Friday.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Climate goals have been a big part of the reason California policies favor multistory, multiunit new construction in cities.
—Joel Kotkin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Striking simplicity and bold gestures are hallmarks of the firm’s sophisticated designs, which include town houses, multiunit developments, art galleries, and stores for brands such as Calvin Klein and Pringle of Scotland.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
Among the items included in the budget are: $100 million to help the Michigan State Housing Development Authority increase housing stock and affordability through the construction of new single-family and multiunit homes, renovation of existing units, and improvement of energy efficiency.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
Unable to absorb the losses, some end up selling their multiunit home or condominiums to buyers who may just live there themselves, Hunter said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Piecemeal ownership of floating structures is not allowed in the Netherlands, which disincentivizes developers who might want to build and sell multiunit housing.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
The most common type of condominium building structure is a multiunit residential building, but a townhouse community or even a single-family home community could be submitted to the provisions of the Condominium Act, which would then make that association a condominium association.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The deadline to apply for the government-run debris clearance program for the Eaton and Palisades fires has been extended by two weeks, and owners of some multiunit properties are now eligible, officials said Friday.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Climate goals have been a big part of the reason California policies favor multistory, multiunit new construction in cities.
—Joel Kotkin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Striking simplicity and bold gestures are hallmarks of the firm’s sophisticated designs, which include town houses, multiunit developments, art galleries, and stores for brands such as Calvin Klein and Pringle of Scotland.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
Among the items included in the budget are: $100 million to help the Michigan State Housing Development Authority increase housing stock and affordability through the construction of new single-family and multiunit homes, renovation of existing units, and improvement of energy efficiency.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
Unable to absorb the losses, some end up selling their multiunit home or condominiums to buyers who may just live there themselves, Hunter said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Piecemeal ownership of floating structures is not allowed in the Netherlands, which disincentivizes developers who might want to build and sell multiunit housing.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Multiunit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiunit. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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