Patent ID: 8474203

Claim:
A multistory residential building, comprising: a first dwelling unit located on a first level, said first dwelling unit accessible from a first entranceway located on said first level; a second dwelling unit located on a second level above said first level, said second dwelling unit comprising a private stairway connecting said second dwelling unit to said first level and accessible from a second entranceway located on said first level; a third dwelling unit located on a third dwelling level above said second level, said third dwelling unit comprising a private stairway connecting said third dwelling unit to an intermediate landing located on said second level and accessible from a third entranceway located on said intermediate landing; an external stairway located outside said multistory building and connecting said intermediate landing to said first level, the entirety of a second external stairway associated with said multistory residential building being viewable from said external stairway; and wherein said first and second unit private stairways are located inside said multistory building and are shielded from public view.