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 Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
The Special Harlem River Waterfront Zoning District is one of many special zoning districts in New York City. Special Districts have additional zoning requirements otherwise not stipulated in the Zoning Resolution. The Special Harlem River Waterfront Zoning district...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
The Special Forest Hills District in Queens is one of New York City’s many special zoning districts. Within this district there are special zoning regulations that go beyond the typical requirements of the NYC Zoning Resolution. The following are some of the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 30, 2019 | NYC Zoning
New York City has many Special Zoning Districts. The United Nations Development District has its own special zoning regulations applicable only in this location. Special United Nations Development District The underlying zoning regulations within the Special...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2019 | NYC Zoning
The Special Battery Park City Zoning District is one of many special zoning districts in New York City. Special Districts have additional zoning requirements otherwise not stipulated in the Zoning Resolution. Special Battery Park City Zoning New York...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
In NYC there are areas designated as a Special Limited Commercial District in Historic Districts. The Zoning Districts are meant to control the types of use for buildings within these historic districts. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designates certain areas...