by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
A luxury home should reflect the identity of its occupants and be shaped to support how they live. In New York City, where architecture and high standards define the residential landscape, design plays an essential role. This is especially true for loft apartments,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 24, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services
Renovating a loft in New York City involves creative design decisions and a thorough understanding of loft-specific structural, mechanical, and regulatory requirements. Whether you are planning a full gut renovation or evaluating the purchase of a loft that requires...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations
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 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
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 Mar 12, 2026 | Interior Design, Lofts
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...