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I am surprised that the copper pipes have corroded to the extent of needing replacement, even in a 70’s building unless its down to poor workmanship in the installation. The steel pipes not surprising. For the copper, there could be underlying problems that have caused early failure such as expansion and contraction, structural issues, dissimilar metals in contact with copper. Given the likely high cost of replacement, I would suggest that you initially have an expert report on the reasons for early failure and recommended approach to rectifications before launching into replacement. A hydraulics engineer or very experienced plumber would be the type of expert to talk to.