Split unit, split level.

[jennisa7889]

When there's a staircase to the 2nd level, whats it called?

When there's 2 steps from living hall to dining hall, whats it called?

Split unit, split level...or..?

[Lisafuller]

The 2 steps from the living hall to the dining hall are called a split level. The staircase to the second level is simply called a staircase.

[sundaymorningstaple]

I call them alarm triggers if you like to come home drunk and trying to negotiate your way through the house while inebriated in the dark with lipstick on your collar.