by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 20, 2019 | Commercial, Hospitality, NYC Zoning
M1 Hotel developments in NYC within any M1 Zoning District, in most cases, will require a special permit subject to City Planning review. M1 Hotels NYC Zoning M1 Zoning Districts M1 Hotel Text Amendment Applicability Excluded Areas and Exemptions for...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 29, 2019 | Commercial, NYC DOB, Renovations
A retail space can be converted to a restaurant in NYC. This will require either a Letter of No Objection and an Alteration Type 2 filing with the DOB or an Alteration Type 1 without a LNO. Converting Retail to Restaurant Can Retail Space be Used for...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | Commercial, New York City
When applying for a newsstand you must provide drawings of the location and stand showing clearances as specified in the Department Of Consumer Affairs Regulations. Scale Drawings Drawing Submission Requirements Landowners Consent Photos of Site Scale...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Commercial, NYC DOB
Indoor Spaces with 75 people or more qualify as a Place of Assembly and outdoor spaces with 200 people or more do as well. The spaces need a certificate Of Operation to function legally in New York City. What Qualifies as a Place Of Assembly in NYC Typical...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Commercial, NYC Zoning, Property Development
The FRESH Program in NYC is an incentive program to promote the development of Fresh Food Stores in certain areas of New York City. Where applicable a floor area bonus can be applied to the residential portion of mixed use buildings. Applicable buildings must have a...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Commercial, Interior Design
Restaurants are by far the worst designed spaces you will ever experience. This is because restaurant acoustic designed is so commonly overlooked. Everyone spends so much time concerned with what the restaurant will look like but nobody cares what the restaurant...
