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 May 14, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Multifamily Residential, NYC DOB
A Kitchen is a room for cooking and preparing food that is 80 square feet or more and a kitchenette is under 80 square feet according to the New York City Building Code. There are different code requirements for kitchens and kitchenettes. New York City Building Codes...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Multifamily Residential, Property Development, Renovations
The New York City Building Code and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law set standards for habitable room requirements including: room sizes, window requirements, egress, and relationship to other spaces within the dwelling unit. Habitable Spaces cover Kitchen,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 26, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Construction Practices, Renovations
When renovating an apartment, there are many rules and regulations to comply with. Everyone knows there are building, plumbing, and electrical codes to follow. There are also rules dictated by individual building management companies, Condos, and Co-Op Boards that...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Property Development, Sustainable Design
Due to the limited space in New York, roof gardens are an increasingly popular option for many buildings in the city. Roof gardens have a number of benefits including reducing storm water runoff, increasing air quality, decreasing the urban heat island effect,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | NYC DOB, Property Development
In NYC Property Records can sometimes be difficult to find. There are resources available for building records research. DOB Records HPD Records / I Card Landmarks DOF Sanborn Maps DOB Records When looking into the records on an existing building the...
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