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In this May 1, 2018, photo, a resident works on a tablet on his eighth-floor terrace co-living apartment building with 55 small studio apartments in the Kips Bay neighborhood of New York city. While the apartments range from 265-300 square feet, the amenities are abundant. Residents can get housekeeping services, grocery delivery, dry-cleaning pickup, workout in the building’s gym, and attend social gatherings. (Kathy Willens/AP)

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Co-living becoming a popular solution to urban housing costs
Some prefer smaller housing spaces that prioritize community over privacy

Apartment dwelling in pricey cities can be a financial and emotional drain, but the growing trend of co-living can soften the blow.

By Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business Writer May 11, 2018