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Converting a Studio to a One Bedroom in NYC

Converting a Studio to a One Bedroom in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB, Renovations

Can You Turn a Studio Into a One Bedroom Apartment? It is possible to legally turn a studio apartment into a one bedroom apartment in NYC provided the studio has sufficient floor area and windows. An architect can obtain approval from the NYC Department of Buildings...
What Is A Classic Six Apartment?

What Is A Classic Six Apartment?

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 8, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture, New York City

A “Classic Six Apartment” is a term commonly used in New York City real estate parlance to describe an apartment in a prewar building that has six rooms consisting of a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms and a maid’s room.   Classic...
Wall-Mounted Toilets Pros and Cons

Wall-Mounted Toilets Pros and Cons

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 15, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations

Toilets can be put into two categories: floor mounted and wall-mounted (also referred to as wall-hung). Like any other fixture or finish that you choose for new home renovations, toilets have implications related to aesthetics, ergonomics, cost, installation, and...
Masculine Interior Design Ideas

Masculine Interior Design Ideas

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 4, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts

  Add Texture One of the most straightforward ways to add a sense of Masculinity to home is with raw textures. By avoiding polished materials, you achieve a more rugged and imperfect look. A space that appears almost unfinished can really emphasize its...
Living Room Decorating Ideas From NYC Apartments

Living Room Decorating Ideas From NYC Apartments

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 30, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design

  Artwork  One of the best ways to transform a space is to add artwork. Hanging art on your living room walls will add beauty, color, character, and can help showcase individuality. Not all people are big on artwork for the home, but this is a really great...
Exposed Brick Interior Ideas

Exposed Brick Interior Ideas

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes

As an architect in New York, people often ask me about exposed brick in their homes and apartments. They want to know why exposed brick might be a good option and why there is such a cachet around exposing bricks in New York City. Brick has texture and color, which...
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