HDB units-Lift Level

In the past,HDB units located at lift level commanded a fair premium over the rest,particually among the elderly and disabled.This was because the HDB equipped all high-rise blocks with 2 lifts (like the one below)that stopped only every 4-6 floors,while walk-up blocks did not have them originally.This practise continued until 1993,when all HDB flats were equipped with every-floor-stop lifts.

However,most of these elevators have since been wiped out by the MUP,IUP Plus and LUP schemes,with additional lifts installed when needed.All HDB flats are expected to have lifts that serve every unit by 2015.Needless to say,this has resulted in previously lift-level units losing their edge.

Advantage

 * Convenient
 * Accesible,particually among the elderly and disabled.

Disadvantage

 * Pricier