Advantages and disadvantages of living in the old stock of St. Petersburg
If you have ever dreamed of living in the center of St. Petersburg, in an apartment with high ceilings and stucco, in a house with a luxurious front door and a rich history, then the old stock housing is your choice! However, before making a final decision, let's look at all the pros and cons of such housing together.
One of the main features of historical apartments is their uniqueness. The number of such apartments, for obvious reasons, is not increasing, which makes them even more valuable. However, this also means that there are fewer and fewer offers every year.
The price range for such apartments is huge, which opens up opportunities both for buying more affordable housing and for investing in expensive properties.
Housing in the old foundation can be divided into two main categories: with wooden floors and with metal floors. Sometimes there may be floor beams of both types in the same house, which is due to the superstructure of the upper floors on older houses during the active construction of the XIX century.
Almost the entire St. Petersburg old stock is concentrated in four districts: Tsentralny, Admiralteysky, Vasileostrovsky and Petrogradsky. Housing in the Petrogradsky district, as a rule, costs the most because of its prestige and proximity to the center.
The housing of the old stock attracts romantics and lovers of the spirit of history, as well as those who just want to live in the city center. Among the advantages of such housing are high ceilings, proximity to the center, prestigious universities and schools, as well as the beauty of architecture and the "history spirit ".
However, there are disadvantages. The lack of repairs, old communications, a heterogeneous social environment, the presence of all kinds of insects, rats and mice – all this can be a problem for new residents. You should also take into account the lack of parking spaces and renovated front doors.
One of the main problems of housing in the old stock is the lack of proper repairs. Therefore, when buying such an apartment, you should keep in mind the need for additional costs to improve it.
If you do decide to buy a house at the old stock, pay attention to the condition of the floors, communications and common areas, the level of major repairs, restrictions on use (for a cultural heritage site), the possibility of parking a car and the nearest infrastructure.
Living in the old stock is like immersing yourself in the history of the city, but it also requires some effort and expense. If you are ready for this, then we are waiting for you in the center of St. Petersburg!
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