In 1880, the Dublin Corporation's Executive Sanitary Officer took a visit to Benburb Street and surrounding areas, creating a report of his findings.

These buildings were decayed, the floors were saturated, roofs were beyond repair, and the soil was soaked with foul matter.

These houses were occupied by the working-class due to their proximity to factories such as Courtney and Stephens' Irons Works.

The officer believed that with a suitable range of housing and combination of small shops, a benefit would be felt by the whole community.

This was a report and survey of working class accommodation in the area containing Benburb Street and was published in 1883.

These plots were originally leased from the period of Charles II but had recently become under possession of the state in 1883.

He believed that people preferred living in taller buildings, as they had access to clean air.

[5] Freeman also proposed that all water supply, dust shoot and sanitary accommodation be provided outside, to allow for easy access from all blocks.

Freeman suggests that this would be more hygienic as it would prevent foul smells entering the lodgings as a result of an out of order unit.

Although there were no architectural drawings in Dudgeon's report it was favoured by the co-operation due to its high density of rooms.

This is however slightly more complex due to the connection of higher deaths among lower socio-economic groups.

When Lily O'Conner moved into the flats in 1930 she noted that the 'hall itself was cold, drab and stank of urine'.

[8] In 1971, 87 years after the completion date, 50 women and children protested the poor conditions of Benburb Housing at the Department of Local Government offices according to the Irish Times newspaper.

[9] Ellis Court was one of the original blocks built and began to be vacated in the early 2000s to allow for refurbishment.

The damage from the fire and the economic crash that followed resulted in the building lying derelict up until 2019.

[15] Ellis Court has been entirely re-developed with new materials but the aesthetic remains similar to the original architectural designs of the Benburb Housing Scheme.

There is also a decorative cast iron railing and a round arched entrance through the central door.

Blackhall Place was also part of the original three buildings in the Benburb Housing Scheme and has similar architectural qualities to the other two.

Other examples of architecture outside the housing scheme includes Dice Bar, a three-storey building currently being used for commercial use and built around 1860.