About Jorge Fontan

Jorge Fontan, AIA, is an architect and founder of Fontan Architecture based in New York City. The firm focuses on residential design, including new homes and extensive renovations for discerning clients. Through collaborative dialogue that draws on the individuality of each client, projects develop as distinct architectural responses guided by thoughtful planning, precise detailing, and a commitment to creating enduring value.

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Interior Concrete Finishes

Interior Concrete Finishes

by | Last updated May 21, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design

Exposed concrete is a great modern home design feature. There are many ways to use concrete or faux finishes for interior walls. Exposed concrete had a great deal of popularity in Brutalist Architecture of the 1950s and 1960s. The trend died out, but concrete...
Removing a wall in a Townhouse NYC

Removing a wall in a Townhouse NYC

by | Last updated Jul 17, 2019 | Renovating

When removing a wall in townhouse you need an architect or a structural engineer to determine if the wall is structural. Removing the wall will require permits from the NYC DOB.   Removing a Wall in a Townhouse Introduction to NYC Townhouse Structural Design Who...
What is a Certificate of Occupancy?

What is a Certificate of Occupancy?

by | Last updated May 10, 2024 | NYC DOB, General Architecture

What is a Certificate of Occupancy? A Certificate of Occupancy is a document that describes the legal use and maximum occupancy of a building issued by the Department of Buildings. The Certificate lists individual building uses per story, the maximum occupancy of each...

Filing With the NYC DOB

by | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | NYC DOB

Filing with the NYC DOB is a complicated and involved process with many protocols to take into consideration.   Types of Filing with the NYC DOB Below is a list of the main filing types at the NYC Department Of Buildings. There are actually more but we will not get...