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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Oct 23, 2025 | Apartment Renovations
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 are a few of the residential renovations we have completed over the past recent years. Modern Loft...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Starting an apartment renovation in New York City is a significant undertaking that combines design opportunity with technical and regulatory complexity. From assembling a team to establishing scope and budget, there are many decisions to address long before...