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 May 8, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Interior Design
When designing and building a shower you have generally two options to go with: a Shower Curb or a Curbless Shower. What is a Curbless Shower? A curbless shower is a shower where the bathroom floor is continuous to the shower without a curb or any other...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 2, 2023 | New York City, NYC DOB
In New York City Façade Inspection & Safety Program (Local Law 11), sets requirements for the inspection of buildings over six stories. These inspections operate on a schedule. FISP Cycle determines when inspection reports are due for which buildings. FISP...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 28, 2023 | New York City
You may have heard of Local Law 11, a regulation in New York City that requires repairs and maintenance of buildings. What is Local Law 11 in New York City? In NYC Local Law 11 of 1998 also referred to as the Façade Inspection Safety Program or FISP, requires...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 21, 2023 | Renovations, Residential, Townhouses / Brownstones
Can You add a roof deck to a townhouse in NYC? In order to add a roof deck to a townhouse in NYC you will need to hire an architect to assess the existing conditions, obtain approval from the Department of Buildings, and design all necessary alterations to complete...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 27, 2023 | Landmarks / Preservation, Townhouses / Brownstones
If you own a townhouse in NYC and are considering enlarging it with a new addition, you may be asking yourself if this is even possible. There are many factors that will affect the feasibility of an addition to an existing townhouse, so the question is: Can you add a...