by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
The New York City Zoning Resolution establishes all of the zoning use and bulk requirements for new developments and alterations to existing buildings. Sometimes, due to unique conditions, following these regulations can be difficult and even impossible, making a... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 8, 2024 | General Architecture, NYC Zoning, Property Development
The New York City Zoning Resolution sets regulations for developing a property, from a new building to a small home addition. These rules can sometimes be burdensome and result in unnecessary challenges for the owner. NYC has a system known as a Zoning Variance, where... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
The New York City Zoning Resolution sets regulations for developing a property, including all developments and improvements, from a new building to a small home addition. These regulations can sometimes be burdensome and result in unnecessary challenges for the owner.... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | NYC Zoning, Property Development
Zoning is a set of regulations that govern how to use or develop a given property. These codes restrict the use and bulk of a building. In some cases, complying with the zoning regulations may be challenging. That is why you can apply for a zoning variance to seek... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 4, 2023 | General Architecture, NYC Zoning, Property Development
In property development and architecture, ZoningZoning is a set of regulations pertaining to land use and development established by the local municipality. Zoning regulations will designate certain building uses to specific areas and place requirements on the overall... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 28, 2025 | Lofts, NYC DOB, NYC Zoning
SoHo and NoHo lofts are sometimes designated as Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists (JLWQA). If you are not an artist and would like to own one of these lofts, you can now convert certain JLWQA lofts to unrestricted residential lofts due to the SoHo / NoHo rezoning...