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New York Loft Style Apartment
What is a Loft in New York? In New York a loft is an apartment within a building that was originally built for industrial, warehouse, or commercial use that has since been converted to residential occupancy. NYC Lofts often have distinct architectural features such as...
Residential Design Firm NYC Architects
I am Jorge Fontan owner of Fontan Architecture a New York City based architecture and design firm working on residential design projects throughout NYC. Below is a brief overview of some of the residential renovations we have completed over the last few years. ...
Converting SRO To Single Family in NYC
SRO stands for Single Room Occupancy. These are typically Class B rental units where individuals rent a single room and have shared bathroom facilities. In New York many small buildings, townhouses, and brownstones where converted to SROs. Today there is a trend for...
How To Start an Apartment Renovation In NY
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City can be a complicated process but if you take it one step at a time, put together a good team, and have a solid game plan you will be just fine. Renovating your apartment means you need to hire an architect and general...
Loft Apartment Design Ideas in NYC
In New York City the term Loft means an apartment in former manufacturing and commercial buildings that have been converted into residential use. These buildings are found all over New York City, but mostly in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and...
SoHo Loft Renovations
SoHo is the New York center of loft apartments with deep history and significant architectural character. This neighborhood once housed manufacturing and warehouse buildings that have since been converted into luxurious lofts and subsequently became some of the most...
Loft Architects, NYC Loft Renovations
Lofts are truly New York residential spaces filled with history that have become an icon of NYC living. These apartments are very unique in their architectural characteristics and in the manner they are occupied. Loft design requires an understanding and respect to...
Why I Turned Comments Off On My Blog
I am Jorge Fontan an architect and I have been blogging since February 1st 2016 on subjects in and around architecture. Since the beginning I have allowed comments on my blog, but the time has come end comments. For those few people that actually leave good, useful,...
5 Stupidest Zoning Laws in NYC
New York City has very convoluted, and sometimes draconian Zoning Laws. As a massive city it is understandable that we would have extensive regulations on property development, but in my opinion some parts of the NYC Zoning Resolution may go a little too far. I am an...
M1-6D Zoning NYC
M1-6D Zoning is a Light Manufacturing Zoning district in NYC. In the M1-6D district there are multiple uses you can develop including manufacturing, commercial, community facility, and potentially residential in certain cases. You can find M1-6D Zoning in Manhattan,...
