Buying in Centro

Buying an apartment in Centro Histórico, on the Cuauhtémoc side, almost always means a building with history behind it, from Porfirian era vecindades split into individual units to mid century towers around the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Finish quality varies a lot between a building already renovated top to bottom and one that still carries its original layout, so it is worth visiting a few before comparing prices. North toward Garibaldi, Guerrero runs cheaper for anyone after a bigger renovation project.

What to consider before buying

Before buying inside a building catalogued by INAH or INBAL, it is worth checking how far the interior can actually be altered, since the ruling can limit anything from knocking down a wall to swapping windows visible from the street. The state of the wiring and plumbing also varies a lot depending on how recently the building was last renovated, worth asking about directly before deciding. Anyone after something shorter term in the same area can check apartments for rent in Centro instead of buying.