7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

New Yorkers fall into two camps when it comes to ground-floor apartments—some prefer them, while others avoid them at all costs. But choose wisely, and you'll be able to avoid or at least mitigate the possible pitfalls of first-floor living, including lobby and street noise, a lack of privacy and natural light, and a greater risk of pests, odors, and flooding (though you can never completely escape those city-living problems, even in a penthouse…