Flat A complete unit that fills an entire floor of a building. Flats usually have common entrance hallways, a living room, dining room, bath, kitchen, pantry and 3 bedrooms. Laundry facilities are located in the basement, along with ample storage. The unit could have a porch, balcony or deck. Townhouses Multiple story units that touch up against a neighboring building, such as a side by side duplex or row house.
Windows are on two opposing sides.
House One complete unit set apart from other buildings. Studio One large room with a separate bath and small kitchen. Rooming House Large house with multiple separate bedrooms, shared kitchen, bath, and living room. Room in House Bedroom in a house owned or rented by a person or family. A room in a home that gives the owner the least of all involvement with the tenant.