by Jorge Fontan | Aug 30, 2022 | Building Codes, Property Development, Real Estate
If you have encountered the term habitable room or habitable space, you may be wondering what that actually means. Habitable space commonly used in buildings codes. Building codes are complicated and have many terms that must be understood to properly assess the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 8, 2022 | General Architecture, NYC Zoning, Property Development, Real Estate
In property development and architecture zoning is a set of regulations pertaining to how land is developed and used established by the local municipality. Zoning regulations will designate certain building uses to specific areas as well as place requirements on the... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 6, 2022 | 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 Apr 16, 2021 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
If you are proposing a property development that does not comply 100% with the Zoning Resolution of NYC, this will require special approval. This approval is known as a Zoning Variance. A Zoning Variance can be requested in NYC as a special approval to develop a... 
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 Jul 3, 2022 | New York City, NYC DOB, NYC Zoning, Property Development
Joint Live Work Quarters for Artists or JLWQA is building use terminology for buildings designated as artist live work spaces. This applies in certain loft dwellings in a few Zoning districts within New York City. There are buildings in NYC, primarily SoHo lofts, that... 
