by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 28, 2025 | NYC Zoning, Lofts, NYC DOB
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 4, 2021 | Interior Design, Apartment Renovations, Lofts
Add Texture One of the most straightforward ways to add a sense of Masculinity to home is with raw textures. By avoiding polished materials, you achieve a more rugged and imperfect look. A space that appears almost unfinished can really emphasize its...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 11, 2026 | Interior Design, Lofts, Luxury Interiors
Loft apartments are some of the most iconic and sought-after homes in New York City—but do you know what actually defines a loft apartment? As an architect working on NYC loft renovations, I see firsthand how these historic industrial spaces create living experiences...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 | Lofts, Interior Design
What is a Loft in New York? In New York, a loft is an apartment within a building that was originally built for industrial, warehouse, or commercial use that has since been converted to residential occupancy. NYC Lofts often have distinct architectural features such...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 21, 2024 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations
In New York City, the term Loft means an apartment in former manufacturing and commercial buildings that have been converted into residential use. These buildings are found all over New York City, mostly in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and the...