Admiral Place stretches across north and east Tulsa parallel to Interstate 244. For decades, the corridor has been lined with aging motels, auto shops, small retail stores and fast food restaurants.
For some travelers, the motels are a cheap overnight stop. For others, they become something closer to housing.
Extended-stay motels often serve as last-resort housing for people who cannot secure an apartment because of eviction histories, low income, lack of credit or criminal records. Without leases or background checks, motels can offer immediate shelter — albeit at a higher nightly cost…