by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2024 | Interior Design, Lofts, New York City
Loft apartments in New York City are a highly sought-after portion of the city’s real estate stock. These unique apartments are in specific neighborhoods, such as Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, and NoMad. They are often high-end residential units whose architectural...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | Multifamily Residential, New York City, Property Development
Property Survey Environmental Site Assessment Easements Deed Restrictions Previous Air Rights Deals Grandfathered Conditions Landmark Violations Underlying Zoning District Commercial Overlay Special Zoning District Small Zoning Lots Year of Apportionment Sliver Law...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 17, 2023 | Lofts, New York City, NYC Zoning
What is JLWQA? JLWQA are Joint Live-Work Quarters for Artists, a building use designation for artist Live-Work space established by Use Group 17D of the New York City Zoning Resolution. JLWQA was created to allow artists lofts in converted manufacturing buildings in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | New York City, NYC DOB, Sustainable Design
New York City has a law requiring a Sustainable Roofing Zone. This is an area on a roof dedicated to either Solar Power Generating Panels, a Green Roof, or a combination of the two. These Sustainable Roofing Zones are required for all new buildings, building...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Lofts, New York City
In New York certain neighborhoods, such as SoHo and Tribeca, are known for their loft apartments. Lofts are a very specific apartment type that are in high demand within the city. What is a Loft Apartment in NYC? In New York City, the term “Loft...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | New York City, NYC DOB, NYC Zoning
The NYC Zoning Resolution is a set of regulations that govern the use, and bulk (size, shape, etc.) of buildings by dividing the city into specific Zoning Districts. Each Zoning District has a distinct set of rules for building developments and alterations of existing...