by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 14, 2026 | Interior Design, Bathroom Design
Bathrooms occupy a unique place in residential design. Though often among the smallest rooms in a home, they carry an outsized influence on how a space feels and functions. Layout, materials, light, proportion, and detailing all converge within a compact footprint,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 15, 2026 | Bathroom Design, Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB
Bathroom renovations in NYC are far more regulated than most homeowners realize — and accessibility requirements can significantly influence layout, fixture placement, and overall design. New York City building codes are complex, even for seemingly straightforward...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 30, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovating
Can You Replace a Tub with a Shower in NYC? To convert a bathtub into a shower in NYC, you will need permits from the Department of Buildings and licensed professionals to perform all the work. At the completion of the work, you will have to pass all necessary...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovating
Adding a bathroom to an apartment in New York City is often possible — but it is rarely simple. The feasibility of a bathroom addition depends less on design preference and more on plumbing stack location, building governance, structural constraints, and regulatory...