551 Rooming House

These structures can be more commercial style in character than rectories and provide minimum living quarters for transient occupancy. Lower qualities are plain with minimum electrical and common plumbing.

The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings, appliances, fireplaces, balconies or any yard improvements.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 11 and 41.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

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45

40

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Average

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50

45

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--

--

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Good

--

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55

50

--

--

--

--

--

Excellent

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55

50

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Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Fair

Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof and sash

Drywall and paint, asphalt tile, softwood, few cabinets

Minimum, common baths, sink or lavatory in room

Wall furnace

Average

Brick, stucco on block, little trim, built-up roof or asphalt shingles

Plaster or drywall, some carpet, vinyl composition, cheap hardwood

Adequate electrical, common baths, small kitchen area

Forced air

Good

Brick, some trim or good stucco, good roof, good fenestration

Plaster or drywall, carpeting, hardwood, vinyl composition

One bath per two rooms, built-in kitchen facilities, good electrical

Hot water

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost siding or stucco

Drywall, softwood or asphalt tile

Minimum, common baths

Electric wall heater.

Fair

Stucco or siding, very plain

Drywall, softwood, asphalt tile, few cabinets

Minimum, common baths, sink or lavatory in room

Wall furnace

Average

Good stucco or siding, some brick or stone trim

Plaster or drywall, some carpet, vinyl composition, cheap hardwood

Adequate electrical, common baths, small kitchen areas

Forced air

Good

Brick veneer, best stucco or siding, some good ornamentation

Plaster or drywall, carpeting, hardwood, vinyl composition

One bath per two rooms, built-in kitchen facilities, good electrical

Hot water