About Jorge Fontan
This post was written by Jorge Fontan AIA a Registered Architect and owner of New York City based architecture firm Vinculum Architecture. Jorge Fontan has earned 3 degrees in the study of architecture including two degrees from the City University of New York and a Masters Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. Jorge has a background in construction and has been practicing architecture for 20 years where he has designed renovations and new developments of various building types.
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by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City utilizes a complex system of zoning districts to regulate property development, primarily categorized as Commercial (C), Manufacturing (M) and Residential (R). These designations dictate specific “use and bulk” regulations, which determine...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City utilizes a complex system of zoning districts to regulate property development, primarily categorized as Commercial (C), Manufacturing (M) and Residential (R). These designations dictate specific “use and bulk” regulations, which determine...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City utilizes a complex system of zoning districts to regulate property development, primarily categorized as Commercial (C), Manufacturing (M) and Residential (R). These designations dictate specific “use and bulk” regulations, which determine...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City utilizes a complex system of zoning districts to regulate property development, primarily categorized as Commercial (C), Manufacturing (M) and Residential (R). These designations dictate specific “use and bulk” regulations, which determine...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City utilizes a complex system of zoning districts to regulate property development, primarily categorized as Commercial (C), Manufacturing (M) and Residential (R). These designations dictate specific “use and bulk” regulations, which determine...