# @themarkobrienteam on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWKHecfEauK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60667755-themarkobrienteam-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/10dfc2b856.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-21T19:24:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mark O’Brien Real Estate (@themarkobrienteam) — https://gondola.cc/themarkobrienteam

## Caption

Most people would rip this out. That would be a huge mistake.

In a NYC brownstone renovation, everyone wants "new," but the real value is actually in the "old." Replacing a 150-year-old marble fireplace with a modern slab might look clean, but you’re essentially stripping the equity right out of the room. These original 1870s Italianate details are what high-end buyers are actually hunting for.

It takes a lot more time to restore original marble than it does to drop in a pre-fab unit, but when it comes to the final appraisal, this is the kind of craftsmanship that sets a property apart. It’s not just about preserving history; it’s about protecting the investment.

If you were buying, would you pay more for original details or a modern finish?

#NYCRealEstate #BrownstoneRenovation #HomeValue #HistoricRestoration

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## Tags

brownstonerenovation, nycrealestate, homevalue, historicrestoration

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