The concept of apartment dwelling units is largely prevalent across tier I and tier II cities in India. The 4 metros Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata were the forerunners in this concept and from late 1980s most other tier I cities witnessed a flurry of activity in this segment. In cities where land was getting more and more expensive with each passing day, it was expected that by going vertical residents will enjoy more breathing space and better comforts from common amenities provided by apartments. With the passage of time, more and more people migrated into the thriving metros in search of work or retirement homes. This resulted in large number of apartments coming up in literally every inch of space available in the popular metros. Once the demand for apartments caught up, many of the features that attracted home buyers have been diluted and concrete jungles have virtually invaded the landscape of what were once adorable cities in India. Bangalore in modern times is an outstanding example of the impact of apartments on the ecological balance of the city. In this backdrop let us consider the 10 must have amenities in your apartment.

3. The very purpose of choosing a vertical dwelling unit is to
have better lung space compared to independent homes
or row houses where the neighbouring properties often
interfere with free flow of air around your apartment
complex.
#1
Lung Space

4. Before choosing an apartment pay attention to this aspect
and ensure that a power back up is available to service the
lifts as well as lighting in your apartment as well as the
common areas.
#2
Power Back Up

5. Covered parking is another important issue while choosing
apartments. If you have more than one car in the family,
check out if additional parking facility is available and if
yes, at what cost.
#3
Parking facility

6. Few Apartment complexes do not provide piped drinking
water for every dwelling unit. Some builders initially supply
bottled water on the promise that water supply
arrangement is in progress. But, once you start living in your
apartment, they vanish.
#4
Drinking Water

7. Apartment living is distinct from traditional independent
houses or row houses. Without security personnel regulating
the movement of people into and out of the apartment
complex on a 24×7 basis, your life and property could be at
risk.
#5
Security

9. Children cannot remain indoors for long hours and free
movement is critical for their comprehensive growth. Unless
the apartment you choose is exclusively meant for senior
citizens, this is an important aspect you should consider
while examining your apartment.
#6
Play Area for Kids

10. Balconies are very important for a number of reasons. They
have extensive use for activities like washing clothes,
vessels, drying clothes, creating some minimum greenery
and even relaxing during the evenings.
#7
Balconies

11. Your apartment should have an independent power
transformer to ensure that the heavy load consumed by the
apartment complex does not go to a common transformer
at the street corner.
#8
Power transformers

12. Some form of physical exercise is fast becoming a norm for
most middle aged people. The work place stress is
compounded by maddening traffic conditions which is only
getting worse by the day.
#9
Work out space for
elders

13. The terrace is the only place where you can have small
occasional gatherings. In some apartment complexes, the
builders cleverly add what is known as ‘pent house’
denying you this all important amenity.
#10
Terrace Rights

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