Life How desirable is it to live in a very high floor of a building?

**Rain Man** · 06-03-2016, 01:20 PM

I saw this article and it got me thinking:

Obviously, one gets a better view if one is higher up in a building. But at some point does the allure die down? We know there's an upper limit because if your building is 2,700 stories tall you're probably in the Everest Death Zone and would have to leave your apartment every 15 minutes to get oxygen.

But is there a lower level that's problematic? I've read flippant notes that you can't get a pizza delivered hot above a certain level because of the elevator time, and that life above a certain level puts you at risk if you need a paramedic quickly. Obviously, there's also the concern about a fire, because ladders don't go very high.

And what about view? Is there a height at which the view becomes less interesting? And do you become afraid to walk out on your deck or go near a window?

How high is too high?

BlackHelicopters · 06-03-2016, 01:22 PM

Is it 4:20 yet?

**Rain Man** · 06-03-2016, 01:27 PM

I think my limit would probably be around the 15th floor. It's a good view, but you don't feel like you're on an airplane all the time. Conceivably I could keep 150 feet of rope in my closet if there's a fire, and in a power outage that's about the most I'd want to walk up and down stairs.

I think I would have zero interest in living on the 80th floor of a high rise. That would be kind of creepy.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-03-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I think my limit would probably be around the 15th floor. It's a good view, but you don't feel like you're on an airplane all the time. Conceivably I could keep 150 feet of rope in my closet if there's a fire, and in a power outage that's about the most I'd want to walk up and down stairs.

I think I would have zero interest in living on the 80th floor of a high rise. That would be kind of creepy.

I have a friend that lives on the 42nd floor penthouse in NYC. My favorite building, the Chrysler Building, is just a few blocks away and the views are incredible.

That said, it was scary partying on his deck. 42 stories is freakin' high and while I don't have a fear of heights, I get a little woozy being outside up that high.

I think the 20th floor would be my limit, which would provide a view of Hollywood, Downtown and the Pacific Ocean.

And there's no way I'd want a balcony.

DJ's left nut · 06-03-2016, 01:54 PM

Must be the suburbanite in me.

No interest in living in an area that has buildings that tall. You're essentially stuck in a major city at that point and **** urban sprawl right in its face.

If I'm stuck in the city somehow, I'm thinking it comes down to 'commute'. Any elevator ride that's more than about 5 minutes I'm just not doing. Even that may be more than I'd want to deal with. If all elevators are approximately the same ride length for some reason, I'm thinking 50th floor before you just feel detached from reality.

But in a Cessna at even roughly 1,000 feet, you still get some nice detail. So ultimately I think our friend in the article here is largely full of shit.

ChiefsCountry · 06-03-2016, 02:31 PM

I would rather have my office view downtown and the home in the burbs.

ModSocks · 06-03-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

If I'm stuck in the city somehow, I'm thinking it comes down to 'commute'. Any elevator ride that's more than about 5 minutes I'm just not doing. Even that may be more than I'd want to deal with. If all elevators are approximately the same ride length for some reason, I'm thinking 50th floor before you just feel detached from reality.

It comes down to convenience for me. I've been in the process of downsizing all my furniture. No more TV stands or big entertainment centers. Sectional? **** that, all i need is a couch.

I've come to realize that i hate moving, and i hate it because, well...i have to move all this heavy shit. So, when it's time to buy a new piece of furniture (most recently replaced my couch) im going for small and light.

The same concept applies to where i live. I am not in the least bit interested in climbing stairs, waiting on elevators or anything else that's shitty. I don't wanna move my dresser through elevators and tight corridors, and i certainly don't wanna ride an elevator when im drunk. **** that.

**Rain Man** · 06-03-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Must be the suburbanite in me.

No interest in living in an area that has buildings that tall. You're essentially stuck in a major city at that point and **** urban sprawl right in its face.

But...wait. Urban sprawl is the suburbs. High-rises solve urban sprawl because it keeps areas walkable due to high density.

**Rain Man** · 06-03-2016, 02:35 PM

My wife lived on the 15th floor of a high-rise when we were dating. It was pretty cool in terms of the view, but the elevators were so slow that sometimes I would take the stairs and race her. And it seemed far less cool the one time that all the fire trucks were down below trying to put out a fire on around the 5th floor.

ModSocks · 06-03-2016, 02:38 PM

To continue my mini rant, i want a new Mustang. I want to trade in my Suv thingy for a 2nd sports car. Impractical? Sure. I don't care.

She says we need the SuV because she has a big family (our immediate family is just me, her, and our son).

WHY THE **** DO I NEED TO MAKE MY PURCHASING DECISIONS BASED ON HER MOM OR SIBLINGS NEEDING A ****ING RIDE???

No, i want smaller, compact and fun.

**luv** · 06-03-2016, 02:40 PM

Apartment buildings around here go to 4th floor max (majority are three floors). Also, most don't have elevators. I lived on the third floor before, and I loved it. If there were no elevators, I probably wouldn't go any higher than that. Carrying in groceries would be a bitch. However, I voted for 6-10 assuming the building had elevators. I'd like the view, but I wouldn't want to be too far removed.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-03-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

The same concept applies to where i live. I am not in the least bit interested in climbing stairs, waiting on elevators or anything else that's shitty.

It's 48 stairsteps from my driveway to my kitchen.

Unloading Costco and groceries sucks like you wouldn't believe.

ModSocks · 06-03-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It's 30 stairs from my driveway to my kitchen.

Unloading Costco and groceries sucks like you wouldn't believe.

Yup. **** that.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-03-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Yup. **** that.

Yeah and I miscalculated: It's actually 48 stair steps.

I didn't think twice about it in 2003 but in 2016, it ****ing sucks.

I've had scores of people ask "Why didn't they build an elevator in your home?".

suzzer99 · 06-03-2016, 02:55 PM

Relevant: http://gizmodo.com/apparently-its-po...-to-1780381219

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Estis shot its penthouse — which is, at 1,396 feet, currently the highest condominium in the world — a derisive glance. “At a certain point, you’re too high,” he said. “You don’t want to be higher than this,” he added, meaning his own apartment. “Up there you lose the effect. You have to walk to the window to look down.”

View Poll Results: What's the tallest floor of a residential building that you would live on?
Basement - Sunlight bothers me, so I'm a mole man.	1	2.22%
1st - Stairs are for daredevils.	5	11.11%
2nd - In a fire, I can jump from here and probably survive.	5	11.11%
3rd through 5th - I'm above the fray of daily life, but not isolated.	5	11.11%
6th through 10th - I like living in the open air, but wouldn't want the commute of being higher.	1	2.22%
11th through 25th - The views would be spectacular, but I wouldn't go higher.	4	8.89%
26th through 50th - This would be quite exclusive, but still livable.	2	4.44%
51st through 75th - What can I say? I want to get away from it all on the z-axis.	2	4.44%
76th through 100th - I like to be unique.	1	2.22%
101st through 200th - I have a parachute and no fear of heights. It would be fun.	0	0%
Higher than the 200th - It's all about status, baby!	6	13.33%
I wouldn't live in a building. The forest is my home.	13	28.89%
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06-03-2016, 01:20 PM
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06-03-2016, 01:27 PM	#3
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	I think my limit would probably be around the 15th floor. It's a good view, but you don't feel like you're on an airplane all the time. Conceivably I could keep 150 feet of rope in my closet if there's a fire, and in a power outage that's about the most I'd want to walk up and down stairs. I think I would have zero interest in living on the 80th floor of a high rise. That would be kind of creepy. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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06-03-2016, 01:54 PM	#5
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $3019099	Must be the suburbanite in me. No interest in living in an area that has buildings that tall. You're essentially stuck in a major city at that point and **** urban sprawl right in its face. If I'm stuck in the city somehow, I'm thinking it comes down to 'commute'. Any elevator ride that's more than about 5 minutes I'm just not doing. Even that may be more than I'd want to deal with. If all elevators are approximately the same ride length for some reason, I'm thinking 50th floor before you just feel detached from reality. But in a Cessna at even roughly 1,000 feet, you still get some nice detail. So ultimately I think our friend in the article here is largely full of shit. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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06-03-2016, 02:31 PM	#6
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2338752	I would rather have my office view downtown and the home in the burbs.
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06-03-2016, 02:35 PM	#9
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	My wife lived on the 15th floor of a high-rise when we were dating. It was pretty cool in terms of the view, but the elevators were so slow that sometimes I would take the stairs and race her. And it seemed far less cool the one time that all the fire trucks were down below trying to put out a fire on around the 5th floor. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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06-03-2016, 02:38 PM	#10
ModSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4294563	To continue my mini rant, i want a new Mustang. I want to trade in my Suv thingy for a 2nd sports car. Impractical? Sure. I don't care. She says we need the SuV because she has a big family (our immediate family is just me, her, and our son). WHY THE ** DO I NEED TO MAKE MY PURCHASING DECISIONS BASED ON HER MOM OR SIBLINGS NEEDING A **ING RIDE??? No, i want smaller, compact and fun. __________________ It's O'side or No side, baby.
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06-03-2016, 02:40 PM	#11
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6249600	Apartment buildings around here go to 4th floor max (majority are three floors). Also, most don't have elevators. I lived on the third floor before, and I loved it. If there were no elevators, I probably wouldn't go any higher than that. Carrying in groceries would be a bitch. However, I voted for 6-10 assuming the building had elevators. I'd like the view, but I wouldn't want to be too far removed.
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