Tower Living: What You Actually Gain and Risk

Hannah loved a downtown luxury tower apartment—but she’s skeptical of towers in principle. This episode unpacks that tension: how to weigh the real lifestyle advantages (views, light, trash chutes) against the hidden risks (common-area decline, special assessments, elevator waits). We explore why renting may beat buying in a tower, what the “height-cost curve” means for your monthly fees, and whether high-rises can actually work for families. Plus, the single best piece of due diligence: reading condo board minutes.