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 Dec 28, 2019 | NYC Zoning
The Special Lincoln Square District is a Special Zoning District in New York City. This district includes Lincoln Center and some of the surrounding area including the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Ave. Special Lincoln Square District Zoning NYC New York...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
In NYC the Manhattan Special Midtown District has special zoning regulations that allow for some of the largest buildings in New York. In my opinion the Special Midtown District is the most complicated zoning in NYC. In this article we will barely scratch the surface...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
A Qualifying Ground Floor is a building who’s second floor is at least 13 feet above curb level. The NYC Zoning Resolution has certain code benefits for these types of buildings. In New York City Zoning the Qualifying Ground Floor only applies too residential...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
In NYC developing a public plaza can result in a zoning bonus allowing additional floor area for a building in certain zoning districts. The Zoning District will determine if this option is available and what extend of bonus will be allowed. What Is a Plaza?...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
Open Space Ratio is a Zoning term for the amount of open area on a zoning lot in the form of a percentage relative to the building square footage. A 10,000 square foot building with an Open Space Ration of 20% would have 2,000 square feet of open space. Open...
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