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... 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 Mar 13, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations, Interior Design
In New York City, a loft typically refers to a residence created within a former industrial or commercial building. Found in neighborhoods such as SoHo, Tribeca, Chelsea, NoMad, and the Flatiron District, these spaces are defined by expansive floor plates, tall...