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Me And Trump... Or Trump And Me?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408

How «High» is High Rise?

Did you ever ask yourself this question? How high is high rise? Is there a definition of a high rise? I googled, and the king of answering every stupid question out there choked on this one. You can read about tower block, vertical construction and all this, but I could not find a definition of how high is a high rise.

But today I found the answer, thanks for Florida Statutes. There, in Chapter 718.112 (I) (Condominium Law) I ran into this « ...a high rise building, meaning one greater than 75 feet in height.» So, now I can breathe so much easier...

Daytona Beach Shores Condos

Now I know that there are no high-rise buildings in Ponce Inlet, as they used to limit the height at 70' (and now it is only 35'). So, the tallest in Ponce Inlet is 7-storey. In Daytona Beach Shores, which not only has the longest shoreline in greater Daytona, but also the highest concentration of condos in the area, they are practically all high rises. There are not that many condos on the Beachside in Daytona Beach, and those on the Beach are mostly high rises, and those towards the Intracoastal are low to midrise buildings. Ormond Beach has both, and Ormond-by-the-Sea is all lower than 75'.

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And yep, Oceans Grand in Daytona Beach Shores, where I live now, is a high rise building. At 21-storey there is no doubt about it.

It would be interesting to know how many people in real estate live in high rises.

So far I know that it is me and Mr. Trump. Not in the same high rise, though...

Not sure who should welcome who to the club.

Just in case, hey, buddy... 

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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Jon, I guess, the definition of high rise may be different here in some of suburbs of Boston, MA.

And I am not so lucky to be living in a high-rise, as of now.

Aug 26, 2011 04:16 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Jon, all I can tell you is that I would rather visit you than Mr. Trump... does that help? Very interesting that you got that answer for us because... after you asked it I was curious. I would have spent the night on Google if you hadn't answered it.

 

Aug 26, 2011 04:21 PM
Kirsten Lindquist
Pacific Union International - Sonoma, CA
Realtor - Sonoma Wine Country

Hi Jon:  Now I have to find out about high rise limits in my market...not that there are many within 30 miles of me.  I do wonder though what the limit is in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's seat.  In Sonoma County generally...the building limit is 35 feet.

Aug 26, 2011 04:47 PM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Interesting. 75 feet doesn't actually seem that high to me. How high is the Empre State Building?

Aug 26, 2011 04:47 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Well - this old country girl thinks you're all very brave. I don't even want to go visit that high off the ground, let alone live there!

Aug 26, 2011 05:09 PM
TERI LINDSAY
Reno, NV
STAGELIGHT HOME STAGING CO.

Living in Seattle for awhile, in an apt. on the 7th floor, I found out that I don't like hauling everything I need in an elevator. Now, in the little house I have moved to, my carport is just off my kitchen. Everything is just 5 ft. or less from my car to the kitchen! I love that, it is very convenient, and oh, yeah, it is only 1 step up! Now that's easy livin'.... 

Aug 26, 2011 05:27 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Praful - I assume it can be different in different places. Do I understand you correctly that you are living in a high rise and you are not happy there?

Aug 26, 2011 06:04 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Andrea - especially now, when we are not going to have any hurricane, but Mr. Trump may

Aug 26, 2011 06:05 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Kristen - doesn't look like you are overwhelmed by high rises

Aug 26, 2011 06:07 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Melissa -  The total height of Empire State Building, including the lightning rod, is 1,454 feet.

Aug 26, 2011 06:14 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Marte - it only takes a week or so and  you get used  to it

Aug 26, 2011 06:16 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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We have shopping carts in the garage, and so far we did not have a problem

Aug 26, 2011 06:24 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

I'm not in real estate, but I do live in a high rise.  I'm on the top floor - the 17th.  There are several agents in my building.  Good to know the definition.

Aug 26, 2011 11:29 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

I know of some agents that they THINK they live in a high rise in a world revolving around them. .does that count? 

Aug 27, 2011 12:15 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Debbie - welcome to the club. Now it is me, Trump and you... ;-)

Aug 27, 2011 01:54 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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Fernando - Really? Are you talking about me or Trump? :)

Aug 27, 2011 01:56 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Jon, No high rise for me.  Nice rambler with enough acreage so I can streatch and not touch my neighbors hand.

Aug 27, 2011 06:44 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
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William - you are not a city dweller, aren't you? (LOL)

Aug 27, 2011 07:39 AM