If the floor isn't rigid, you shouldn't consider a front loader...

Need front loader for space issues (nowhere else to fold clothes)...How about Miele? I know plenty of ppl in apartments with front loaders. Thanks so much

read page 39 of http://www.mieleusa.com/manuals_pdf/Residential/Washers/W3039_us.pdf

Here is a link that might be useful: miele manual

I've spoken with two appliance stores in NYC that only handle apartment buildings and they confirmed front loading is not an issue in buildings. Would appreciate recommendations. Thanks

I've had a relatively basic and inexpensive model of LG FL for just over a year now and have been happy with it. No issues so far and the washer has been relatively quiet (much better than the Whirlpool Duet Sport I had before). Whatever you decide on, make sure that it has an internal heater.

beantownrenovator: "...they confirmed front loading is not an issue in buildings. Would appreciate recommendations."

The Miele machines that you asked about are excellent. So are the higher-end Samsung models with VRT and the LG models that have doors with "square" windows. The round window LG models (historically) have vibrated more than the square window LG models, but that information is historical; it may no longer be true.