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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TV, Radio, and Film Studio Zoning in LIC

TV, Radio, and Film Studio Zoning in LIC

Buildings developed in the Dutch Kills subdistrict on Long Island City may qualify for additional floor area for certain uses including television, radio, film studio / production studios.   Special Long Island City Mixed Use District (LIC) Dutch Kills...
Place of Assembly NYC

Place of Assembly NYC

Indoor Spaces with 75 people or more qualify as a Place of Assembly and outdoor spaces with 200 people or more do as well. The spaces need a certificate Of Operation to function legally in New York City.   What Qualifies as a Place Of Assembly in NYC Typical...
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...