I lived in very reasonably priced 'point access block' apartment in the US Midwest a few years ago. It was relatively new construction, so I'm inclined to belie

I lived in very reasonably priced 'point access block' apartment in the US Midwest a few years ago. It was relatively new construction, so I'm inclined to believe these aren't as rare in the United States as the author makes them out to be. We actually moved from that unit into a larger multi-bedroom apartment with attached garage and multiple entrances... and still weren't getting screwed by rent. Eventually got a house, but still. These things definitely exist here. Maybe don't live on the coasts?