by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Kitchen Design, Renovations
If you are relocating appliances or altering any walls when renovating your kitchen in NYC, you will need permits from the Department of Buildings. You will also need approval from your Condo or Co-Op board if you are in a multi-family building. Permits for a...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Renovations
A Townhouse or Brownstone can be retrofit with an elevator, these can be Commercial Elevators or a more compact Single Family Residential Elevator. If you are considering adding an elevator to a townhouse there will be many issues to take into consideration below are...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 23, 2023 | Renovations
Can you add a rear deck in the backyard of a townhouse in New York City? You can add a rear deck to a townhouse in NYC as long as the proposed deck complies with all code and procedural requirements. You will need an architect to file with the Department of Buildings...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 22, 2024 | Architectural Services, Renovations
You will need an architect if you are looking to renovate a Townhouse or Brownstone. An architect will work with you on the home’s design and produce drawings and documents for construction and permitting. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 9, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, NYC Zoning, Renovations
Is it legal to run a business from an apartment in NYC? The NYC Zoning Resolution allows certain types of businesses to operate from a residence with limitations. These are called Home Occupations. The zoning code restricts the kinds of use and size. In most cases,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Renovations
If you are looking to renovate your apartment you will most likely need to enter an “Alteration Agreement” with your building’s board prior to renovating. What is an Alteration Agreement? An Alteration Agreement is a contract one must enter...