by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2024 | Local Law 11 / FISP, New York City, NYC DOB
Everywhere you look in New York City, there is scaffolding in front of buildings. It seems as if NYC is always under construction and covered in scaffolds. The question is, why? Why is there so much Scaffolding in NYC? There are many buildings in New York City with... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 26, 2023 | New York City, Residential
In NYC there are different housing types. One unique example is the SRO. What is an SRO in New York? The term SRO stands for Single Room Occupancy. In New York City it is usually used to describe a Rooming House which falls under Section 248 of the Multiple... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 8, 2023 | Architectural Services, New York City, Renovations
Many people in New York City want to renovate, whether it’s doing a full gut renovation or just remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms there are lots of questions you will need answered. One of the first is going to be: Do I need an architect for a renovation in... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 3, 2023 | New York City, NYC Zoning, Property Development
Zoning codes in New York City dictate the use and bulk of buildings based on their zoning district. Use regulations determine what goes into a building such as whether it is for residential, commercial, manufacturing, or community facility use. The Bulk regulations... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 3, 2022 | New York City, NYC DOB
On December 15, 2021 New York City Council passed a rezoning plan to SoHo and NoHo. This plan incorporates rezoning to mixed use zoning districts for commercial and residential uses with Mandatory Inclusionary Housing for residential developments within the newly... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 8, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture, New York City
A “Classic Six Apartment” is a term commonly used in New York City real estate parlance to describe an apartment in a prewar building that has six rooms consisting of a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms and a maid’s room. Classic...