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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 15 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types.
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Converting a Studio To One Bedroom in NYC
Can you turn a studio into a one bedroom apartment? It is possible to legally turn a studio apartment into a one bedroom apartment in NYC provided the studio has sufficient floor area and windows. An architect can obtain approval from the NYC Department of Buildings...
Townhouse Additions NYC Landmarks
New York City has very strict Zoning and Building Codes as well as regulations on Landmark Buildings. Depending on the specific zoning district regulations on a given property it may be possible to enlarge a townhouse by building an addition to the existing structure....
Remove A Fire Escape Landmark Townhouse
You just bought a beautiful New York townhouse or one that needs work but has lots of potential. The only problem is there’s an ugly fire escape on the front of it. You then ask, is it possible to have a fire escape removed from the front of a Landmark Townhouse...
