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Recent Examples of maisonette
The townhouse-condos are, in many ways, the descendants of maisonettes — the two- or three-story homes that were incorporated into the bottom floors of full-service prewar buildings and could be accessed from either the street or the lobby.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 June 2025
Ablaze with bougainvillea, studded with blonde maisonettes, bathed in sea light, Oinoussai in pictures is another belle in the wine-dark East Aegean.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
Also of note last month: The three-story maisonette owned by Tina Brown, the author and journalist, and her journalist husband, Sir Harold M. Evans, officially closed, according to public records.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 29 June 2018
The other two units, which include a ground floor maisonette and a duplex on the third and fourth floors, are asking an estimated $14 million and $16 million, respectively, Ms. Muss said.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 6 June 2018
The 2,500-square-foot apartment was originally the top floor of a maisonette that had been divided.
—Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 11 Oct. 2017
To keep a feeling of lightness in the dining area of a Palm Beach maisonette, designer Mimi McMakin put a glass top on wicker table bases.
—Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, 7 May 2014
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 June 2025
Ablaze with bougainvillea, studded with blonde maisonettes, bathed in sea light, Oinoussai in pictures is another belle in the wine-dark East Aegean.
—Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
Also of note last month: The three-story maisonette owned by Tina Brown, the author and journalist, and her journalist husband, Sir Harold M. Evans, officially closed, according to public records.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 29 June 2018
The other two units, which include a ground floor maisonette and a duplex on the third and fourth floors, are asking an estimated $14 million and $16 million, respectively, Ms. Muss said.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 6 June 2018
The 2,500-square-foot apartment was originally the top floor of a maisonette that had been divided.
—Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 11 Oct. 2017
To keep a feeling of lightness in the dining area of a Palm Beach maisonette, designer Mimi McMakin put a glass top on wicker table bases.
—Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, 7 May 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maisonette
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His real estate portfolio follows a similar global pattern, spanning the same circuit he’s navigated throughout his career, from discreet European hideaways to a high-profile New York City penthouse and a quiet retreat in Colorado.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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The current record belongs to Ken Griffin, who paid $238 million for a New York City penthouse in 2019, while the California record belongs to James Jannard, the Oakley founder who sold his Malibu mansion for $210 million in 2024.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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One of the family rooms is a duplex, with two twin beds on the mezzanine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Part-timers will have to factor in the cost of the tax in their best and final offers, while someone who actually wants to live in that duplex on lower Fifth has wiggle room to outbid them.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The place had belonged to a former photography director of this magazine, Jordan Schaps, who started renting the 700-square-foot floor-through for $135 a month in 1975.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
1 Nov. 2025
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With its floor-through dwellings, celebrity penthouse, secret passageways, and camaraderie (begrudging or otherwise) between residents both longtime and new, the Arconia is a world within itself.—
Scarlett Harris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach has been around for a little while but the brand is set to debut a new condo tower in town next year, crowned by a $125 million penthouse.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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Andrews' sister Taffy Johnson moved with him into a condo to help with recovery.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Carey previously offered the triplex for rent, listing it last year at $32,500 a month.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
13 Apr. 2026
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Per the listing, held by Emily Beare and Lexi Alper of CORE Real Estate, the triplex could be reimagined by a developer or used as a single residence.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fire officials said that open doors near a central staircase allowed the flames to intensify and shoot upstairs to other apartments.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The bedroom sits to the back of the apartment and affords the space its triple exposures, which are nice for a breeze.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
4 May 2026
Noun
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With more than 26,000 condominium units in Hialeah, the city is one of the most condo-dense in Miami-Dade County.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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In March 2025, a 1,218-square-foot condominium in the 15700 block of Los Gatos Almaden Road sold for $1,420,000, a price per square foot of $1,166.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Before a baseball game, Cerasuolo will take out a rolling speaker and let her athletes select a walk-up song to build up their confidence.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Maisonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maisonette. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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