by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 | Apartment Renovations, Lofts, Luxury Interiors
For the discerning New Yorker, a home is more than just a place to live; it’s a reflection of identity, a sanctuary, and a space crafted to suit a unique lifestyle perfectly. In a city renowned for its iconic architecture and demanding standards of luxury,... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 | Apartment Renovations, Lofts
Planning your New York City loft renovation, or considering the purchase of one that needs work, is an exciting endeavor. The high ceilings, open space, and large windows offer a canvas for truly unique design. Still, the renovation journey in NYC is notoriously... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Lofts
New York City Lofts are a unique type of home originating from commercial and manufacturing buildings converted to residences. Loft renovations in NYC require understanding their history and architectural characteristics, but to create a truly unique home, we must... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 6, 2023 | Building Conversions, Lofts, Property Development
With the growing trend of working from home, more and more office space in New York is becoming unoccupied. Due to this ever-increasing trend, more people are interested in knowing if you can convert from commercial to residential. Can You Convert a Commercial... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 28, 2025 | Lofts, NYC DOB, NYC Zoning
SoHo and NoHo lofts are sometimes designated as Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists (JLWQA). If you are not an artist and would like to own one of these lofts, you can now convert certain JLWQA lofts to unrestricted residential lofts due to the SoHo / NoHo rezoning... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 21, 2023 | General Architecture, Lofts, Multifamily Residential
What is a Maisonette? A Maisonette apartment is a residence on the ground floor of a multifamily building with an entrance accessible directly from the street. If the apartment is also accessible from the lobby and has a separate and private sidewalk entrance, it is a...