Useful explanation from StnCld.
Overall, I prefer the condensed style, so much better when using smaller portable devices but of no benefit with a 4K screen where the majority fitted before. That said the biggest downside is that there is no direct access to the last page/post from the condensed list. I would prefer that the small circle/star to the left of those in bold on the condensed page takes you to the last page/post for the primary discussion thread and clicking on the name of the Apartment takes you to the Apartment Board. This would match the functionality of the previous expanded display when using the link underneath the main apartment name. Without this option there will always be two clicks to get to the last page/post of the main discussion thread.
I note that you can always revert to the original expanded style display for the apartments only (i.e. no VHTV or Archive) by clicking on the title in the condensed display and then subsequently using that URL to access the forums.
Interesting that the poll is showing the voting split equally at the time of writing so I anticipate an interesting and lively debate/discussion/argument