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Majestic_Tennis4620 t1_j6nid7b wrote

Reply to comment by walkallover1991 in DC is a leader in building new apartments, but they tend to be on the small side by Maxcactus

yeah cause new buildings are built like shit, everything to the barest minimum of code and using the cheapest materials and methods possible

old buildings come with their own set of issues for sure but overall ill always take the older building if theres options

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WealthyMarmot t1_j6p9b1z wrote

Yes and no. That might be true for some aspects of the structure, but modern HVAC, electrical and plumbing have improved dramatically from just a few decades ago. Especially with the last two, the "barest minimum of code" is a trillion times safer and more reliable than code and materials from 50-100 years ago.

All comes down to upkeep, renovations, and just luck of the draw.

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