Our condominium here in Singapore is located in one of two 36-storey high twin towers (the Duke and the Duchess), also known as the DeRoyale project, within a 10-minute walk to the vibrant Toa Payoh.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toa_Payoh

DeRoyale is much like a fortress with its iron gates and numerous surveillance cameras. At any given time there are at least 2 uniformed guards patrolling the property. All condos here come with a intelligent digital lockset and a panic (safe) room. On top of that, many condominium owners choose to invest in heavily armored front doors. Why all this security is needed is still unclear.

Within a distance of 200 meters from DeRoyale lies the infamous Balestier road,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balestier_Road

well-known for its food with budget hotels sprucing up the area as well as prostitutes. The neighborhood has something of a bad reputation among the locals which partially explains the (by Singaporean standards) low rent of our "luxurious" unit.

http://www.straitsconstruction.com/deroyale/