I've lived alone in my apartment for over 20 years now, I love the location, apartment and have always felt safe, I'm not on the ground floor, quiet neighbours - until recently. About 3 months ago, a very intoxicated resident of the block went around banging and kicking on the 10 or so apartments in the block in the early hours of the morning, police were called and he was taken away. I only learned afterwards he was a resident and renting here about a year. I heard himself and his girlfriend have since broken up and, although she's still here, I haven't seen him around thankfully - however, I'm still extremely nervous when I hear people coming in the main door in the early hours and awake at every little noise, am not sleeping great. I've good neighbours around me, the doors are strong, so realistically I know no one can get in.
I feel a bit silly feeling like this still bit he was roaring and shouting and kicking doors. I'm also angry at someone living here for such a short time causing me - and my neighbours - to feel like this.
If you've lived in a house and an apartment, which did you prefer?