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Bengaluru Homebuyers Divided Over Top-Floor Living: Scenic Views or Summer Heat?

A Reddit debate on buying top-floor apartments in Bengaluru has split homebuyers over comfort, convenience, and value. While many praise the sweeping skyline views, peace, and fewer mosquitoes, others warn of excessive heat, longer lift waits, and potential water leakage. Residents of Tier-1 projects say quality construction and rooftop solar panels prevent overheating, but older or poorly built structures can trap heat and face seepage issues. Experts note that top floors also command higher prices—₹100–₹200 more per sq ft—and may pose resale challenges. Despite these trade-offs, demand for high-rise living is growing as Bengaluru’s skyline rises with luxury towers like Presidential Tower and Mantri Pinnacle Heights. Mid-premium options such as Prestige Jindal City and Pashmina Waterfront offer affordable vertical living. As one Redditor put it, “Top floors are a gamble—perfect if built right, frustrating otherwise.”