What Is It like Living in a High Rise?

High rise living is one of the popular living styles in urban areas, especially in a city like Las Vegas.

Why do many people prefer to live in a Las Vegas high rise condo? Here are some of the reasons why:

• Ultimate convenience.  Condominiums are usually built near places of conveniences.

People hate wasting time just to get to their favorite coffee shop and modern residences like condos are the best solution. When you live in a condo complex, you are most likely surrounded by everything you’ll need on a day to day basis.

And when you can’t get it on your own, you can always ask for concierge’s help. They are available to help you 24 hours a day and they are only one phone call away.

Whether it is ticket reservations for a concert, dinner recommendations, or picking up your Amazon delivery, the concierge is there to help you.

• Proximity to shops, freeways, and highways. Many high rise condos are just minutes away from world-class shopping centers, highways, and freeways. This makes commuting easy. The Allure Tower in Las Vegas, for example, is close to the airport, which makes it an ideal home for jet-setters.
• Easy living. Some people prefer the idea of easy living and maintenance. When you own a single family home, you are in charge of the maintenance, from cleaning the yard, mowing the grass, fixing leaking pipes, etc. When you live in a high rise complex, you don’t need to mow the grass or clean the yard. You don’t need to shovel walks and fix leaks on your own. The condo’s HOA takes care of it for you.

• Long list of amenities. The amenities provided by high rise living is unbeatable and something you can’t get from other kinds of living spaces. Swimming pools with private cabanas, spas and saunas, business centers with top-notch facilities and Wi-Fi, fitness center, a basketball court, tennis courts, private screening room, and libraries are among the typical amenities you’ll enjoy when you live in a high rise.

That’s not to mention the luxurious features of the condo unit. High rise condos are known for their high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, high-end finishes like granite countertops, and upscale floor finishes.

• Safety and security. If you live in the city alone and would like to make sure that your home is safe, you can have that in a high rise condo with its 24-hour security. On top of the closed circuit television (CCTV), there are also 24-hour doormen and roving guards.

• Stunning views. Of course, you can’t also discount the role views play. The cityscape is breathtaking, especially at night. The Strip is especially magnificent and the opportunity to come home at night and gaze at the views a high rise offers is highly tempting. Then there’s the magnificent sunrise and sunsets! With such gorgeous views, it is no wonder people love high rise buildings.

Can you imagine sleeping or waking up to gorgeous city views every day? That’s just one of the many perks of high rise living. Take a look at some more advantages below.

• Steps away from conveniences. One of the perks of living in a high rise is being just steps away from great dining and shopping options. 

• Increased safety and security. If there is one reason why many people move into condos, it is because condos offer he best security. This is important because you can never be too careful these days. Knowing that someone is constantly manning the front door, making sure that only the right people can come in.

• Enjoy a wide range of amenities. High rise condo offers exceptional amenities. You don’t need to step out of the building. There are pools, a racquetball court, recreation room, theater room, etc.

If you need to go to the gym, most condos offer onsite facilities with top-of-the-line equipment. There are sauna and spas when you need to pamper yourself.

You get all that and more in your condo building.

• Easy cleaning and maintenance. Luxury high rise buildings in Las Vegas offer an amazing lifestyle that’s perfect for people on the go. You don’t have to clean anything your unit. Someone else will do that for you. If you can’t clean your residence simply ask for cleaning service.

While it’s true that there are many perks of living in a high rise apartment, there are some struggles involved. Here are some negative aspects of high rise living.

• More neighbors. When you live in a single story home, you probably have neighbors on either side of you and on the street you’re living in. You’ll get to see them probably early in the morning when you leave for work, or during the weekends and holiday.

When you live in a high rise condominium, you have neighbors on either side of you unless your unit is located at the end of the hallway. You also have neighbors above your unit and below your unit.

Las Vegas high rise condos have a lot of floors. The Metropolis, for example, has 19 floors comprising less than 90 units. Newport Lofts rises 23 stories tall and features 168 units.

Panorama Towers is massive at 44 stories high with 800 residences. The higher the building, the more neighbors you’ll have, and the higher the chances for trouble.

If you love to entertain and hold parties and play loud music, you’ll find yourself the recipient of neighbor complains. Some neighbors can be difficult.

On the other hand, you may find yourself unable to sleep if you have a neighbor who likes to party late into the night.

• The noise factor. Living in a high rise means you can hear your neighbors. Some buildings have thin walls so you can clearly hear the neighbors’ conversation. It also means you can hear children crying, couples arguing, dogs barking, doors slamming, the TV blaring, and the list goes on.

Also, when you live on the upper floors, you’ll sometimes hear strange sounds that can come from the wind.

• Strict rules and regulations. Condos are managed by the HOA (Homeowners Association) and because you are sharing many common areas, there are rules to follow.

Sometimes the rules can be too stifling and don’t make much sense. When this happens, talk to your HOA and respectfully tell them how you feel. 

• Long wait for the elevators. If you love on the 39th floor and you’re bringing home groceries, expect to wait some time for the elevators because a lot of people are using it. Sometimes it just stops because it wants to. 

If you’re running late, you can’t just run down the stairs when you’re on the 27th floor, unless you are a fitness enthusiast. 

• Emergency evacuation. It is important to consider which level you’d like to live in especially if there’s a fire or emergency. You’d want to be able to run down the stairs right away, something which will difficult if you live on the upper floors or penthouse. 

• Limited private outdoor space. Yes, you don’t get a yard to shovel or mow because you don’t get a yard at all. But you do get a good-sized balcony. 

• Long walk to the garage. When you live in a single detached house and you walk outside the front door, the garage is just a few steps away. When you live in a high rise, the garage is a long way down.

Living in a high rise has its own pros and cons. Knowing what to consider along with the positive and negative sides will make it easier for you to find a Las Vegas luxury high rise.