by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 11, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations
If you are planning to renovate a Condo apartment in NYC, you will need to know what you can and cannot do, as well as the process for renovating. Renovating a Condo in NYC You can renovate your Condo as long as you abide by all regulations from the Condo board... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Kitchen Design, Renovations
New York City has many older apartments built at a time before people wanted large open kitchens. These apartments often have small enclosed kitchens that are not on par with today’s living standards. If you want to modernize your home with an open kitchen,... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovations
Brownstones in New York can need a lot of work to renovate them. There are many things to consider and countless options on what you can do when remodeling your Brownstone. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, a Manhattan-based... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 17, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Construction Practices, Renovations
New construction and renovation budgets are complicated matters. Many variables will affect the construction cost for a renovation. The easiest way to simplify this complex issue is to break it into three simple categories. The three main factors affecting a... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 15, 2023 | Building Systems, Renovations
New York City Townhouses and Brownstones usually have radiators and a boiler for heat and through the window AC units for cooling, unless they have been upgraded to a modern system. Mini Splits are a popular heating and cooling system for townhouses in NYC. Mini Split... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 23, 2023 | Renovations, Residential
Can You add a Roof Deck to a Townhouse in NYC? When adding a roof deck to a townhouse in NYC, you will need to hire an architect to assess the existing conditions, obtain approval from the Department of Buildings, and design all necessary alterations to complete the...