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 Dec 31, 2023 | 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... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 28, 2021 | New York City, Sustainable Design
In New York City, you can add a small wind turbine on the roof of a building as a renewable energy source. There are, however, some restrictions on wind turbine size, noise, safety, and even color. Adding Wind Power in NYC Only Small Wind Turbines are Allowed... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, New York City, Property Development
There are two types of Tax Lot Mergers in NYC. One tax lot merger is for merging plots of land the other is for combining 2 or more Condo units in a condominium building. Both need to be filed with the Department Of Finance (DOF). Merging Tax Lots of Land... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | General Architecture, Houses, New York City
The terms townhouse, brownstone, and rowhouse are often used interchangeably but they actually all mean different things. Townhouse Brownstone Rowhouse What is a Townhouse? A townhouse is an attached house or rowhouse located in a city or town. These... 
