About Jorge Fontan
This post was written by Jorge Fontan AIA a Registered Architect and owner of New York City architecture firm Fontan Architecture. Jorge Fontan has earned 3 degrees in the study of architecture including two degrees from the City University of New York and a Masters Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Jorge has a background in construction and has been practicing architecture for 20 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types.
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by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 4, 2024 | Landmarks / Preservation, Restoration, Townhouses / Brownstones
Believe it or not, some people have painted over historic masonry facades and other architectural elements of buildings, townhouses, and brownstones in New York City over the years. Over time, this paint can start to peel and look terrible; it also covers the original...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 4, 2024 | Landmarks / Preservation, Restoration, Townhouses / Brownstones
New York City has many beautiful Brownstones, but these can be in disrepair. Considering these homes are well over one hundred years old, they often need restoration. Can You Restore a Brownstone Facade Brownstone is a brownish-colored sandstone that was a popular...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 29, 2024 | General Architecture, NYC Zoning, Property Development
The New York City Zoning Resolution sets regulations for developing a property for everything from a new building to a small home addition. These regulations can sometimes be burdensome and result in unnecessary challenges for the owner. NYC has a system known as a...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture, Renovations
If you are planning to renovate a Condo apartment in NYC, you will need to know what you can and cannot do, as well as the process for renovating. Renovating a Condo in NYC You can renovate your Condo as long as you abide by all regulations from the Condo board...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Kitchen Design
The kitchen is such a crucial space within a home that its design must be held to a high standard. There are endless options when designing a kitchen, but making a space that works for you and exhibits your character is a great starting point. I am Jorge Fontan, an...