I have lots of hobbies and plenty friends through those. I also really enjoy my workplace and the social interaction I get there. Either one of those alone would definitely be insufficient for me.

I sort of feel like these discussions are just (oversimplifying here) extroverts and introverts arguing back and forth about the best way to find satisfaction socially when they just have profoundly different social needs.

Also FWIW I've never lived in an apartment with climate control past radiators and window AC units. I don't think that's too unusual if you live in older buildings.