I love 2/3 flats as much as the next person, but long term sustainability of building maintenance is a lot easier with more units. Our building boiler went out last summer and it cost 45,000. 12 units sharing that cost amounts to $3,750 each - was fairly doable. Much more difficult for 2-3 owners.
Loren Johnson
map of 2-flats and 3-flats permitted in Chicago last month
