200-year-old townhouse in New York gets a new life17 photos

Houses with history are very popular on the West Coast, and buyers are often attracted by the need for renovation and updating of old housing rather than put off by it. This is especially true for creative individuals, such as the family who owns this 200-year-old townhouse in one of New York's neighborhoods. Until the mid-20th century, this building housed a trading company office, and for the last 50 years it had been vacant. The new owners hired local architects and designers to bring the house back to life, fill the interiors with natural light and character. Check it out!