Block of flats (8)
I believe the answer is:
tenement
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">block of flats</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(building containing multiple flats)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for tenement that I've seen before include "slum housing?" , "Multiple-occupancy building" , "Permanent property held by tenant" , "Block with several residences" , "Run-down dwelling housing many people" .)