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What is an SRO in NYC? Single Room Occupancy

What is an SRO in NYC? Single Room Occupancy

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 26, 2023 | New York City, Residential, Townhouses / Brownstones

In NYC there are different housing types. One unique example is the SRO.   What is an SRO in New York? The term SRO stands for Single Room Occupancy. In New York City it is usually used to describe a Rooming House which falls under Section 248 of the Multiple...
Installing Mini Splits in an NYC Townhouse

Installing Mini Splits in an NYC Townhouse

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 15, 2023 | Building Systems, Renovations, Townhouses / Brownstones

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...
Adding a Roof Deck to a Townhouse in NYC

Adding a Roof Deck to a Townhouse in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 21, 2023 | Renovations, Residential, Townhouses / Brownstones

Can You add a roof deck to a townhouse in NYC? In order to add 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...
Adding a Floor to a Brownstone in NYC

Adding a Floor to a Brownstone in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 27, 2023 | Landmarks / Preservation, Townhouses / Brownstones

If you own a townhouse in NYC and are considering enlarging it with a new addition, you may be asking yourself if this is even possible. There are many factors that will affect the feasibility of an addition to an existing townhouse, so the question is: Can you add a...
Renovating a Townhouse in NYC

Renovating a Townhouse in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 15, 2023 | New York City, Renovations, Townhouses / Brownstones

If you are planning to renovate a townhouse in NYC you probably have a lot of questions. This is normal because renovating a townhouse can be complicated. If you intend to renovate your townhouse in New York City you will need to hire an architect, hire a general...
Remove A Fire Escape Landmark Townhouse

Remove A Fire Escape Landmark Townhouse

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 26, 2021 | Landmarks / Preservation, Renovations, Townhouses / Brownstones

You just bought a beautiful New York townhouse or one that needs work but has lots of potential. The only problem is there’s an ugly fire escape on the front of it. You then ask, is it possible to have a fire escape removed from the front of a Landmark Townhouse...
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