rondo
n.— «Rondos are condominium units, typically in higher-end buildings, that have been converted from rental apartments.» —“Rondos Make a Comeback in New Markets” by Ray A. Smith Wall Street Journal Dec. 31, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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