by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
A High-End apartment renovation is defined by the quality of the craftsmanship and materials used throughout the home. For example, high-end renovations use custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances to create a truly luxury home. Quality is everything when...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 2, 2026 | Renovating, Apartment Renovations, Construction Practices
Renovation budgets involve many variables that shape a project’s overall cost. One effective way to understand this complexity is to organize the budget into three core categories. The three primary drivers of a renovation budget are the scope of work, the team you...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 7, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Renovating a cooperative apartment in New York City requires more than design decisions. These projects are governed by alteration agreements, board approvals, building-specific restrictions, and Department of Buildings regulations that directly influence scope,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 8, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 30, 2023 | Interior Design, Apartment Renovations
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
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...