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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Developing Vacant Lots in NYC

Developing Vacant Lots in NYC

Vacant Land Zoning New York City is broken into different zoning districts. If you are looking to develop a vacant lot in NYC you will need to review the zoning in order to know what you can build. The process of assessing the zoning regulations on a property is...
Combining Townhouses NYC

Combining Townhouses NYC

You can combine two adjacent townhouses in New York City. Combining Townhouses is an involved process requiring applications from many City Agencies including DOB Alt 1 filing a DOF Lot Merger, and multiple other filings dependent on individual circumstances.   Filing...
Adding an Elevator To a Townhouse in NYC

Adding an Elevator To a Townhouse in NYC

A Townhouse or Brownstone can be retrofit with an elevator, these can be Commercial Elevators or a more compact Single Family Residential Elevator. If you are considering adding an elevator to a townhouse there will be many issues to take into consideration below are...