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Why Historic Homes Suck Us In

Will generations to come feel the same reverence in new-build high rises? Probably not.

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Feb 24, 2026
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Today, we’re talking with my friend Robert Khederian about our love for old houses. Robert’s the author of one of my top three favorite Substacks, Second Story, which covers historic NYC real estate and antiques, among other things. He and I share an obsession with history and “old fashioned-ness.” In the comments, we’d love to hear about your own old h…

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