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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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Kitchen Renovation Rules NYC
If you are relocating appliances or altering any walls when renovating your kitchen in NYC, you will need permits from the Department of Buildings. You will also need approval from your Condo or Co-Op board if you are in a multi-family building. Permits for a...
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...
Adding A Rear Deck To A Townhouse In NYC
Can you add a rear deck in the backyard of a townhouse in New York City? You can add a rear deck to a townhouse in NYC as long as the proposed deck complies with all code and procedural requirements. You will need an architect to file with the Department of Buildings...