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FoggyBottomBreakdown t1_j4mqjk1 wrote

Reply to comment by NPRjunkieDC in Purchasing my first home (condo in DC) and could use recommendations by vje04519

This makes sense, older construction over new, but curious as to why you call out pre-1945 and then say “in DC that means before 1920.” Is pre-1945 a good benchmark for some locations but not in DC for some reason?

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NPRjunkieDC t1_j4mrub5 wrote

After 1945, they invested the drywall + synthetic insulation . Windows nowadays have a 25-year warranty vs. 100+

Drywall is great if you need to knock out a wall.

The busiest bus route in DC is 16th St. I lived steps from the bus stop, and we couldn't hear the buses stopping and going every 2-3 mins. A few times with total silence, I heard "the fare is one dollar and...".

The stone walls were so thick on the facade and great windows, so heating and cooling was easier.

In some cities even 1960-1970 ok but most old developments in DC is pre-1920

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