multifamily
- adjective
- /ˌmʌltiˈfæmɪli/
- Investing in multifamily properties can provide a steady source of rental income for landlords.
- multifamily dwelling
- multifamily housing
- multifamily homes
Examples
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The new development in the city features several multifamily homes with modern amenities.
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Look around the city at new multifamily housing projects with first-floor retail.
Blog text (19) -
So housing, commercial real estate, office and multifamily, so somewhat housing related as well.
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Also, renters in multifamily dwellings have little influence over such issues as insulation.
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As residents continue to lease more apartments at higher rents, investors are pursuing multifamily acquisitions in increasing numbers.
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There are 85,000 multifamily units in San Jose eligible for yard trimming collection under their current garbage contracts.
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Two areas where increased education could make a difference in diversion are multifamily dwellings and the city's backyard composting program.
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Many urban areas are shifting towards multifamily housing to accommodate growing populations.
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Etymology
Multifamily combines multi- 'many' and family 'family', the same multi- you see in multiple or multiplayer. So a multifamily building (adjective) describes housing that is built to hold many families in separate units.