by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 8, 2023 | Landmarks / Preservation, Renovations, Townhouses
You just bought a beautiful New York townhouse or one that needs work but has lots of potential. The only problem is there is an ugly fire escape on the front of it. You then ask, can a fire escape be removed from the front of a Landmark Townhouse in NYC? In most...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 15, 2023 | Building Conversions, NYC DOB, Townhouses
After the Great Depression, people converted townhouses in NYC into SRO Rooming Houses. They divided the townhouses and Brownstones into many small one-room apartments with a shared bathroom in the hallway of each floor. Today people are purchasing these SRO...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 5, 2024 | Renovations, Townhouses
Brooklyn has many Townhouses and Brownstones. Renovating a Townhouse in NYC is a large undertaking. In this post, we will review one of our Brooklyn Townhouse Renovations. In this post, we will look at some issues you should consider when renovating a townhouse based...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 31, 2023 | Houses, Townhouses
The following is a design for a new townhouse in Harlem NYC. This was designed to be a modern take on the NYC Townhouse incorporating modern design, sustainability, and green space. Modern Townhouse Design Sustainable Design Green Space Modern Townhouse Design...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Townhouses
For many people the kitchen is the most important room in the home. The kitchen will typically be the most expensive room in the home to renovate and should be done properly. Working with the right architect/designer for your project will be vital to achieving the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Property Development, Sustainable Design, Townhouses
Due to the limited space in New York, roof gardens are an increasingly popular option for many buildings in the city. Roof gardens have a number of benefits including reducing storm water runoff, increasing air quality, decreasing the urban heat island effect,...
