We need to weigh the Pros an Cons of Living On The Top Floor of an Apartment Building. Yesterday we discussed the Pros and Cons of Living on The 1st Floor and Your Hilarious replies cracked me up!!! Happy you could relate. Let’s dive right in.
Pros of Living on The Top Floor of an Apartment Building.
- Beautiful Views: The Topmost floor offers the Best in Views in any Apartment Building. You get the beautiful panoramic views of the Skyline. To add to that, they have the best lighting for your Instagram needs (lol). Thus, passing time at the balcony can be heavenly.
- Better Security: What thief will climb up to your house to steal when it’s on the top floor? Answer, None. Zero. Top Floors offer high levels of security, especially in apartments where there is no elevator.
- Exclusivity: Living on the Top Floor gives you exclusive rights to view the city skyline. This uninterrupted view makes some apartments a bit costly but it’s all worth it. Furthermore, you experience minimum noise from street traffic.
- Health benefits: You understand the benefits of natural light well. But top floors also have fresh air that is great. Also, using the stairs can be a great workout for those body goals!
- Privacy: With the Top Floor, you are less likely to be bothered by pests and bugs. Similarly, the number of strangers knocking on your door is reduced. To add to that, the noise from children playing ‘brikicho’ and ‘kati’ does not get you. This is the life friend.
Cons of Living on The Top Floor of an Apartment Building.
- More Stairs: Sometimes you just need to get to your house as quickly as possible. What is working out? Smh. If your Apartments don’t have lifts then this will be a huge problem. These Penthoues at Bric have lifts though. They are hot in the market for only Kes 17M.
- Slower Movement: Accessibility to the top floor can be a bit challenging. When replacing furniture or carrying up your shopping, get ready for the werk.
- Unsuitable for Disabled and Elderly People: Top-most floors are not suitable at all for disabled or elderly people. If your grandma will be visiting often, please keep off.
- More Costly: These apartments are usually more expensive than other units in any given project. Yes! You will pay an extra price for those beautiful panoramic uninterrupted views.
- Higher Expenses: Let’s just address the water shortage in this our Nairobi. Lower-floor houses usually get water first, but for you premium tenant, you’ll have to pump. This means your electricity bill will be higher. It could be worse if your landlord has not made arrangements for the pump. Imagine having to buy it on your own!