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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,...
M1-4D Zoning NYC
M1-4D Zoning is a Light Manufacturing Zoning district in NYC. In the M1-4D district there are multiple uses you can develop including manufacturing, commercial, community facility, and residential in certain cases. You can find M1-4D Zoning in Queens, NY. M1D...
M1-2D Zoning NYC
M1-2D Zoning is a Light Manufacturing Zoning district in NYC. In the M1-2D district there are multiple uses you can develop including manufacturing, commercial, community facility, and residential in certain cases. You can find M1-2D Zoning in Brooklyn, NY. M1D...
M1-1D Zoning in NYC Explained
M1-1D Zoning is a Light Manufacturing Zoning district in NYC. In the M1-1D district there are multiple uses you can develop including manufacturing, commercial, community facility, and residential in certain cases. You can find M1-1D Zoning in Astoria and Flushing...
Obtaining a Zoning Variance in NYC
If you are proposing a property development that does not comply 100% with the Zoning Resolution of NYC this will require a special approval known as a Zoning Variance to proceed with approval. A Zoning Variance can be requested in NYC as a special approval to develop...
Tips For Renovating Apartments in NYC
Renovating an Apartment in NYC requires putting together a team to bring your project to reality. This means hiring an architect and contractor that you can trust who will look out for your best interests. The process can be intense and challenging but in the end it...
