by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 23, 2020 | New York City, NYC Zoning, Property Development
Dividing lots into two or more individual lots is called a lot subdivision or lot apportionment. In NYC this must be filed with DOF and often with DOB. Depending on the zoning there may be regulations including minimum lot width and lot area that must be adhered to in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | New York City
Brooklyn has been a hot spot of construction for many years now. A large portion of our work at Fontan Architecture has been in Brooklyn especially in the past few years. In this blog post we would like to share a few of our recent architecture projects in Brooklyn....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2020 | New Building Design, New York City, NYC DOB, Property Development
New Building applications to the NYC DOB are required for any new construction projects. These are also known as NB applications. If you are enlarging an existing building and keeping any portion of the original building you will file an Alt one and in some cases be...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, New York City, NYC DOB, Renovations
Interior Renovations in an NYC Landmarked building will require a permit from the Department Of Buildings, DOB, and from the Landmarks Planning Commission, LPC. Most interior renovations can be filed as an expedited review which is the fastest and easiest application...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 4, 2020 | New York City, NYC DOB
There are different types of NYC Building Permits. A construction or building permit must be acquired before you begin any construction project in NYC including new buildings and renovations or alterations. In NYC building permit applications must be filed by an R.A....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 2, 2023 | New York City, NYC Zoning, Property Development
The right to build or develop is based on calculations and formulas provided in local zoning codes. The available air rights on a property are the unused potential development rights for the given property. You can use your available development rights on your...