In the wake of the devastating mini-apartment fire that claimed 56 lives, fire safety and management regulations have been tightened. However, in many areas of Hanoi, the clandestine construction of family homes disguised as mini-apartments, often built without proper permits, persists. A prime example is the Triều Khúc area, known as the "capital" of mini-apartments, where 8-9 story buildings continue to rise unabated in narrow alleys and lanes.