by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2019 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
The NYC Zoning Resolution has Use Groups to categorize buildings based on their use. Use Group 3 consists of Community Facility Uses. As well Use Group 4 is community Facility Use. Use Group 3 NYC Zoning Community Facility Use Groups Use Group 3 Community...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2019 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
The NYC Zoning Resolution has Use Groups to categorize buildings based on their use. Use Group 2 consists of Attached, semi detached, and zero lot line single or two family homes as well as all multifamily buildings. All residential uses except Single Family...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 10, 2019 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
The NYC Zoning Resolution has Use Groups to categorize buildings based on their use. Use Group 1 consists of Single Family Residential detached homes. Use Group 1 NYC Zoning Residential Use Groups Use Group 1 Single family Detached Homes Use Group 2 All other...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, Multifamily Residential, Property Development, Renovations
The New York City Building Code and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law set standards for habitable room requirements including: room sizes, window requirements, egress, and relationship to other spaces within the dwelling unit. Habitable Spaces cover Kitchen,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Property Development, Sustainable Design
Due to the limited space in New York, roof gardens are an increasingly popular option for many buildings in the city. Roof gardens have a number of benefits including reducing storm water runoff, increasing air quality, decreasing the urban heat island effect,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | NYC DOB, Property Development
In NYC Property Records can sometimes be difficult to find. There are resources available for building records research. DOB Records HPD Records / I Card Landmarks DOF Sanborn Maps DOB Records When looking into the records on an existing building the...