These things are fine as inexpensive student dorms, or as a place to sleep a few times a week rather than commute to your real home outside the city every day.
I am not against them. I am against high density apartments without parking. Many places in Chicago they fight over who gets to park in the cab stand or hydrant spot!
A company that I worked with for many years was required to add an elevator to the second floor. The first floor was A D A compliant, any work could be could be done on the lower level. Nothing special on the second floor.
Forced to install a never used elevator.
‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’