He built a narrow house to spite his brother. He blocked the view.

In Beirut's Manara district, a narrow building known as Al-Ba’sa symbolizes a family feud over inherited land. Built in 1954, it was designed to block one brother's view of the Mediterranean after a dispute over property division. The structure, measuring only 60 cm at its narrowest point, has housed various tenants and even a mechanical workshop. Despite lacking heritage protection, urban regulations prevent its demolition, making it more profitable for owners to maintain it. The building stands as a testament to enduring family rivalry in a prime location.