Preservationist Christina Gough reflected on the practice of Manhattanizing historic brownstones—preserving the facades while gutting the interiors to suit the designs of a legion of architects, decorators, and personal trainers employed by new buyers—and whether it was possible to prevent that type of behavior from spreading throughout brownstone Brooklyn. "It’s not easy, because these people want what they want and they expect to get it, and they have clout." [Brownstoner]
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