The walls are not insulated and unless you have upgraded windows, those are not either. They are nice on the inside, and the outside. Issue is if you are on the first floor, you will hear every single movement, toilet flush, garbage disposal running. You'll know when your neighbor above you showers, when they walk into the kitchen, their bedroom... all steps are heard from your above neighbor. The units aren't built for peace and quiet. Your sleep will likely be affected. Unless you have the best earplugs ever, or have poor hearing.
The main level units have very cold floors in winter and you'll feel drafts in most nooks and crannies. This is again due to little if any insulation or seals. Even if the unit has carpet, below or above.
Understand that most people have tile floors. So if something drops and you're on a lower unit, you will hear anything that drops on the floor, so much as a dog toy. Those unexpected loud noise are startling. Even for your pet, your kids.
If you rent a top unit or buy one, be aware of how much you want your neighbor to know about you. Re: your sex life, when you leave or return, when you use the shower, flush the toilet..
Beside those few inconveniences, you might just love the place!! read more