Skinny House

Skinny House is a three-story residential building on a narrow lot in Rose Park, Long Beach, squeezed between neighboring homes. The structure rises vertically through multiple levels to maximize the limited width of the property.

The house was built in 1932 by Newton P. Rummonds on a narrow lot he received as payment for a loan made during the Great Depression. By the 1950s, structural issues emerged requiring reinforcement to keep the building stable.

The home has become a talking point in the neighborhood and draws visitors interested in unusual architecture today. People often stop to photograph it and wonder how anyone manages to live in such tight quarters.

The building is visible from the street in a residential neighborhood with foot traffic and parked cars nearby. Early morning or weekday visits work well for viewing and photographing without heavy crowds.

A lawyer named William John Cox operated his law office from this residence between 1977 and 1981 while working on several notable cases. This unusual mixing of home and workplace made the building even more interesting to locals and curious visitors.