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Many of the newer apartment complexes are two-story buildings that have first and second floor units. There are some advantages and disadvantages to living either upstairs or downstairs.
Easier to Get in and Out of Downstairs ApartmentsDownstairs apartments are ideal if you are not in any condition to climb stairs. It is easier to move in and out of a downstairs apartment. It is also easier to bring groceries and other items into your apartment when you don’t have to climb several stairs to get to your front door. The ease of accessibility makes downstairs apartments perfect for older individuals or people who have children that like to go in and out of the apartment often. Downstairs apartments are also a better choice if you have large furniture that will need to be brought in when you first move into your apartment.
No Noise Above You in Upstairs ApartmentsOne of the biggest benefits of having an upstairs apartment is that you will never hear footsteps from your ceiling. Living downstairs can be a bit noisier, especially if the upstairs apartment houses small children who run around a lot. Upstairs apartment living feels more like you are in a private house because the noise from your neighbors is reduced to a minimum. As an upstairs neighbor you may get complaints from the apartment below you if you tend to walk heavily or make a lot of noise that could be carried through their ceiling.
The Element of SafetyUpstairs and downstairs apartments each have their own share of security issues. A downstairs apartment can be more open to the parking lot and people who walk through the complex at all hours. When you live downstairs, you may feel like you need to keep your blinds drawn and windows closed more often. Downstairs apartments are easier to get out of if there is any structural damage to the property, however. In the case of severe storms or a fire, downstairs neighbors can leave the building far more quickly than upstairs neighbors. Each apartment has its own unique sense of security. It is up to you to decide where you feel the safest.
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between a duplex house and a double house?
Where I live, a duplex is a side-by-side and a double is upstairs and downstairs apartments in a 2 unit house.
What is a sentence for equidistant?
i am equidistant between my upstairs room and downstairs room
How many years did the Upstairs Downstairs complete series run for?
The Upstairs Downstairs series ran for four years between 1971 and 1974 and had 68 episodes. A revival of the series is planned to run in 2010 on the BBC network.
Does sound travel upstairs or downstairs?
Sound can travel both upstairs and downstairs, as it moves in all directions through the air. The transmission of sound can be influenced by factors such as the materials in the floors and walls, as well as the distance between the source of the sound and the listener.
What is Claire's name in upstairs downstairs?
In the television series "Upstairs, Downstairs," Claire's full name is Claire McDonald. She is a character who appears in the later episodes of the show, serving as a maid in the Bellamy household. Claire's character adds depth to the dynamics between the staff and the family in the series.
Why does your upstairs toilet and drains gurgle and back up when your down stairs shower and toilet work just fine?
The drain is plugged somewhat between the upstairs and downstairs. Need to snake the drains.
Why water comes out slowly from an upstairs tap than a similar tap placed downstairs?
The pressure of water in the pipes is called the 'head of pressure' and it is the difference in level between the water surface height (above sea level) in the nearest reservoir to the height (above sea level) of your tap. This 'head' will be higher for a downstairs tap than an upstairs tap and therefore the pressure and water flow rate upstairs will be less than for downstairs.
If a house is warmer upstairs than downstairs Is it due to radiation conduction convection or refraction?
The reason that upstairs areas tend to be warmer is due to convection. Warm air rises, so unless there is some method of circulation, the upper floor (or the ceiling of a single level house) is where the warmer, less dense air will stay.
Hwy when you flush your upstairs toilet does your downstairs shower drain erupt sewage?
The drain from the toilet to the main drain is plugged and the branch to the shower is not. If the main floor toilet flushes, it is between the two toilets and not between the house and the sewer.
Is there any difference between go downstairs and go down?
One can only go downstairs somewhere that there is stairs.
What are the difference between prewar and postwar?
Has to do with NYC apartments
Is it normal to have a five degree temperature difference upstairs when using central air conditioning?
Yes, it is normal to have a slight temperature difference between upstairs and downstairs when using central air conditioning. This can happen due to various factors such as poor insulation, air leaks, or the natural tendency of hot air to rise. A five degree temperature difference is generally considered within a normal range.
