by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
A tax lot is a real property recorded on the City Tax Map and a Zoning Lot is the extent of land to be treated as one lot for the purposes of assessing the Zoning. In most cases, the tax lot and zoning lot are the same, but a zoning lot can be made up of multiple tax...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 25, 2020 | Construction Practices, General Architecture, Property Development
Hard costs are costs directly related to construction including material and labor costs. Soft costs are additional costs not directly related to the construction budget such as architectural fees or permit fees. Hard Cost and Soft Cost are terms used to differentiate...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
The following are New York City Zoning Frequently Asked Questions we receive in our New York Architecture Firm: Fontan Architecture. Residential Zoning FAQ Small Zoning Lots Q. Can I build multifamily on a small zoning lot? A. The NYC Zoning Resolution identifies...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
New York City has four Special Natural Area Districts. These Natural Areas are meant to protect wildlife, aquatic life, plant life and the natural beauty of the designated areas. Special Natural Area Districts in NYC There are four Special Natural Area Districts in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | Architects, Property Development
New York City is a complicated place for property development. NYC Zoning and Building codes are complicated, as well as filing protocols. A property development architect in NYC should be familiar with NYC Zoning, Building Codes, Protocols, Construction Methods, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 30, 2023 | Property Development, Renovations, Residential
Building a Roof Deck in NYC When adding a roof deck to a building in NYC, you will need an architect to design it and file for permits with the NYC DOB. Roof Decks must comply with egress, accessibility, Building, and Zoning Codes. The first thing I tell people...
