by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
A lot line window is a window within an exterior wall of a building that is located on a property line, which is shared with another property. Lot line windows have specific code requirements and limitations that other windows do not. I am Jorge Fontan, an... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
An elevated house is a house that is on columns or other structure where the first floor is higher then the ground and open underneath. This is mostly done in flood zones so that the house is higher than the flood plain and water can flow underneath. The most common... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 May 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Below are a few of our New Townhouse Designs for New York City. New Manhattan Townhouse This townhouse was meant to be a modern green townhouse design to maintain a contextual scale and feel. This townhouse has a green roof. The facade is GFRC Glass Fiber... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
In order to obtain permits to build a house in New York City an Architect must prepare and file plans with the Department Of Buildings. A new house would be filed as an “NB” New Building Application with NYC DOB. The application will be reviewed for zoning...