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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Special Harlem River Waterfront Zoning District

Special Harlem River Waterfront Zoning District

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...
Special Forest Hills Zoning NYC

Special Forest Hills Zoning NYC

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...
Special Battery Park City Zoning District NYC

Special Battery Park City Zoning District NYC

  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...
Special Limited Commercial District Zoning NYC

Special Limited Commercial District Zoning NYC

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...