In the past, when I was young, buying a house was mainly influenced by economic conditions, with higher floors being relatively cheaper, so I didn't think too much about what to do when I got old. However, now with the increase of age, this issue has become increasingly prominent. It can be foreseen that with the accelerating pace of aging, the phenomenon of installing elevators in multi story residential buildings will become increasingly common.
In the city where I live, external elevators have also been promoted in multi story residential areas in recent years, but it has only been a promotion and the actual installation is rare. The main resistance lies in obtaining the understanding and common support of floor owners, as well as the collection of subsequent management and usage fees. The matter of money is actually a small matter, because after installing elevators, the entire building can achieve a certain degree of value-added, especially for high-rise residential buildings, which are generally more positive.
But for low floor owners, especially those on the first floor, installing an external elevator can be said to have no benefits for them. Not only will it not add value, but it may also depreciate in value. Previously, buying a first floor or top floor was the cheapest option, but in recent years this concept has gradually changed. The first floor has become popular in the second-hand housing market because after living in high-rise buildings for many years, many people have fully realized the advantages of the first floor. Therefore, when replacing a house, they prefer to buy the first floor.
Why is it said that installing elevators has no benefits for the first floor? There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it will affect the lighting on the first floor, which is already a disadvantage. Additionally, since the elevator is external, the lighting will inevitably be greatly disrupted. Another issue is the noise. Of course, the most crucial and core issue is that after installing the elevator, the potential appreciation of housing prices on higher floors will occur, but the first floor will naturally depreciate. This is the fundamental reason why the first floor owners do not agree to install it.
It's obvious that with the installation of an elevator, the first floor has no advantage, and there are more troubles. The public area becomes smaller, the activity space shrinks, and there is also a need to share the electricity bill in the community, which naturally depreciates. So now, when renovating old residential areas, the first floor users are basically opposed.
First, let's talk about usage rights.
The first floor users live on the bottom floor of a building, which is very convenient without the need to use it. So having no elevator has no impact on the first floor users. Installing an elevator does not bring any benefits. This is the first point.
Speaking of activity space.
Installing an elevator requires occupying a certain amount of space. Originally living on the first floor, the outdoor area was relatively spacious and the activity scene was good. However, with the installation of an elevator, which takes up public space, it is definitely a pure contribution for first floor users. Shrinking space certainly has an impact on the resident experience, in other words, living in a less comfortable place than before.
Moreover, with the introduction of elevators, the noise and congestion caused by elevators are frequent and uncomfortable.
Then check the electricity bill, etc.
The water and electricity costs of public facilities in the community are shared. The electricity bill for elevator usage is also included in the scope of sharing, which means that first floor users will have to contribute some electricity bills to high-rise residents every month in the future. Although the number is not large, it is also psychologically uncomfortable. And over the years, there are also many.
Moreover, the first floor residents used to live well, but suddenly installing an elevator can have a certain impact on the structure of the house. For example, an increase in the load-bearing capacity of a house may lead to phenomena such as easy water leakage, which is also an extremely unfavorable behavior.
Finally, after the installation of elevators, high-rise buildings have significantly appreciated in value due to the presence of elevators. Relatively speaking, first floor residents have not benefited the most, but have depreciated in value. The harm caused by this comparison is even more serious.
The renovation of old residential areas is encouraged by national policies. But in the process of renovation, the interests of the first floor homeowners who do not need to install elevators should also be fully considered. Only by balancing the interests of all parties can the renovation project proceed smoothly and everyone is happy.
