Problems with the first apartment: 1. Due to the steep stairs at the entrance, you will definitely need someone to help you moving in. You may even need professional movers to carry large and heavy furniture like bed, sofa, refrigerator, washing machine and dryer upstairs. 2. Going up and down the stairs will give you some exercise everyday. At the same time, you will also be hauling groceries up and trash down the stairs every day as well. Imagine having to carry heavy groceries up the stairs by yourself all the time - ouch! 3. If you order something online, especially if it is heavy, you may need to ask the delivery man to carry it upstairs for you - particularly if you are a woman. 4. What if you hurt your leg playing sports? Are you going up hop up the stairs with the working leg🦵?? What if you are on wheel chair 🧑🦽?? The second apartment has its disadvantages as well. I personally dislike having the kitchen right outside the toilet and bathroom - you open the door of the toilet or bathroom, and you are immediately in the kitchen area. Still, the second apartment is more desirable than the first one. I don't need the stairs to get the exercise I need. I can do HIT inside the apartment or go to a gym. The potential downsides of the stairs outweigh the benefits. Thanks for sharing!