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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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...
As of Right Zoning Definition NYC

As of Right Zoning Definition NYC

As of Right is a term used in property development to describe a proposed development that complies with all applicable zoning codes. In NYC an As of Right Development does not require special permits, variances, or any discretionary action from the City Planning...