by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | NYC DOB, General Architecture
What is a Certificate of Occupancy? A Certificate of Occupancy is a document that describes the legal use and maximum occupancy of a building issued by the Department of Buildings. The Certificate lists individual building uses per story, the maximum occupancy of each... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | General Architecture
The terms townhouse, brownstone, and rowhouse are often used interchangeably but they actually all mean different things. Townhouse Brownstone Rowhouse What is a Townhouse? A townhouse is an attached house or rowhouse located in a city or town. These... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 11, 2026 | General Architecture, Architectural Services
The architectural design process is structured into a series of defined phases that guide a project from initial concept through construction. These phases establish how architects organize their work, coordinate with consultants, and communicate with clients and...