India, May 28 -- A social media post by a user about his manager's experience living in a high-rise apartment, citing 13 reasons, has sparked online discussion over whether premium, upper-floor living is truly worth the cost. According to the post, the manager purchased a flat on the 21st floor for Rs.1.5 crore but sold it after 4 years, frustrated by the practical challenges of living at such a height.

The 'X' post highlighted the downside of living in high-rise apartments. The post listed issues such as dust, lift failures, poor mobile network, crowded elevators, and delivery challenges on upper floors. 'Big items don't fit in the lift, so workers carry them up the stairs and charge extra every time,' it said.

While several users agre...