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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
