by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 22, 2026 | NYC Zoning, Lofts
Many of New York City’s most iconic loft apartments were never intended to be homes. Originally constructed as commercial and manufacturing buildings, these spaces were informally occupied by artists seeking large, affordable studios in neighborhoods like SoHo and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 21, 2026 | Lofts, Apartment Renovations
In neighborhoods like SoHo and Tribeca, loft apartments represent one of the most iconic forms of New York living. Originally constructed as manufacturing and warehouse buildings in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these structures were later converted into...