by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 2, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Lower Manhattan contains some of New York City’s most historically and architecturally significant residential neighborhoods. From the Federal and Greek Revival townhouses of Greenwich Village to the elegant nineteenth-century row houses of the Lower East Side...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 22, 2026 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating, Restoration
We were approached by a family who had purchased a townhouse in Brooklyn built in 1899, and wanted to create a home that reflected both the historic character of the house and the way they wanted to live. Like many older townhouses, the house contained beautiful...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 21, 2026 | Interior Design, Lofts, Renovating
We were approached by a client who had purchased a loft apartment in Tribeca and envisioned a home defined by light, openness, and calm. The goal was to create an environment that felt bright and uplifting while taking advantage of the dramatic scale, soaring...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 16, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Upper West Side post-war apartment buildings represent a significant portion of the neighborhood’s residential housing stock. Constructed primarily during the mid-twentieth century, these buildings introduced a different model of apartment living than the prewar...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 11, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Combining apartments can create opportunities to transform multiple smaller units into a larger, more functional residence while remaining within an established building. We are currently combining three separate condominium apartments into a single home on the Upper...
by Jorge Fontan | Jun 5, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Brooklyn is home to some of New York City’s most iconic townhouses and brownstones. These historic homes define many of the borough’s most desirable neighborhoods, including Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Fort...