by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 17, 2019 | Renovations
When removing a wall in townhouse you need an architect or a structural engineer to determine if the wall is structural. Removing the wall will require permits from the NYC DOB. Removing a Wall in a Townhouse Introduction to NYC Townhouse Structural Design Who...
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...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 10, 2024 | Commercial, NYC DOB, Renovations
Commercial spaces are often changing ownership and use in New York. Along with the complex matrix of NYC Zoning and Building Codes, it may not be easy to know what you can do in a given space. If you want to make a new restaurant out of an existing retail location,...
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 Jun 26, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Construction Practices, Renovations
When renovating an apartment, there are many rules and regulations to comply with. Everyone knows there are building, plumbing, and electrical codes to follow. There are also rules dictated by individual building management companies, Condos, and Co-Op Boards that...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 26, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB, Renovations
Can You Add a Washer Dryer to an Apartment in NYC? You will need to file for permits with the Department of Buildings when adding a washer and dryer to an apartment in NYC. The building management company and Co-Op or Condo Board will also review this work. A licensed...