If you wish to move in an apartment in a high-rise building, one of the decisions you have to make is the choice of floor.  Both higher and lower floors have their pros and cons, but some people are more suited to one or the other. For example, you should choose an apartment on the higher floors if the following situations apply to you:

You Want the Best View Possible

Lower floors generally have their views blocked by other houses, utility infrastructures (such as power lines), trees and other objects. Therefore, if you want the best view in your area, you need to go for the higher floors. This may be important for houses located near water or if you are constantly in the house.

Security Is Top in Your List of Considerations

You aren't paranoid if you think that lower floors are less secure than higher floors. In most places, it is easier for burglars to break into lower floors since they are more accessible than higher floors. Lower floors also offer better chances of escape than higher ones. Therefore, if you can only sleep at night if you are confident of your security, then you are better off choosing an apartment in the higher floors.

You Wish to Escape Noise Distractions

Although the exact nature of your area and apartment determine the noise levels at different heights, higher floors tend to be quieter than lower floors. Street noise such as traffic and workshop noises, for example, generally don't reach the higher floors. This may be important to you, for example, if you work at home and need a quiet place for your activities.

You Enjoy Natural Light

In most high-rise buildings, the lower floors tend to be shrouded in darkness due to the upper floors as well as the surrounding structures. Thus, occupants of lower floors have to rely on artificial lighting at all times. If you crave natural lighting, you are better of choosing an apartment on the higher floors so that you can keep your windows and doors open to enjoy the sunlight. Of course, this is only possible if your city isn't terribly polluted; otherwise, you will have to forgo natural light to protect the air you breathe.

Note that the specific features of higher and lower floors depend on your building's design and the nature of the building's location. Therefore, some of the features described above may not be true for all houses on higher floors. Therefore, don't assume anything; talk to a real estate agent to help you understand what you are getting into.