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Aprewar apartmentis a term that pertains to apartment buildings constructed before World War II.
But old buildings require maintenance that can range from renovations to full-blown historic restorations by skilled tradespeople.
It can mean correcting careless past renovations or updating spaces to suit modern tastes.
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And noisy steam heating means that its difficult or impossible to regulate the temperature in winter.
What Is a Prewar Apartment?
A prewar apartment is a term that pertains to apartment buildings constructed before World War II.
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The Apthorp is an Upper West Side condo in Manhattan that was built between 1906 and 1908.
The striking prewar apartment building was constructed in 1930 by legendary Hungarian-American architect Emery Roth.
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Renovated prewar apartment designed by NYC-based StudioLABStudioLAB
Washington State Department of Archeology & Historic Preservation.
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