NYC Renovation Chronicles: Restore or rip out pre-war details?

… bought a prewar apartment or townhouse with great historic details and are about to embark on your first renovation … The Deal … 1 Cost … It is significantly cheaper to rip out details than to restore them Removing painted wainscoting … beautiful if painted by a professional When you sell or rent your home know that there are buyers who will pay more …

By Yoel Borgenicht |May 26, 2011 - 2:32PM