Buying and Renovating a House in the City, 1972 Hardcover

Buying and Renovating a House in the City: A Practical Guide by Deirdre Stanforth and Martha Stamm, published in 1972 by Alfred A. Knopf, is a detailed guide to purchasing, restoring, and living in older urban homes.

Drawing on real renovation experiences in cities including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans, Savannah, and Charleston, the book explores how to evaluate a property, secure financing, plan renovations, work with contractors, and manage the process from purchase through completion.

It includes discussions of architectural details, historic neighborhoods, renovation case studies, budgeting, being a landlord, and practical elements such as drawing plans and overseeing construction, along with photographs and maps throughout.

Condition:
Hardcover with dust jacket. Jacket shows noticeable wear including edge wear, rubbing, creasing, and small tears; there is visible soiling and a library “Discarded” stamp on the front free endpaper. Interior pages are clean and intact.