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 Dec 31, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City utilizes a complex system of zoning districts and subdistricts, each dictating specific rules for property development. The M1-1 zoning district, a light manufacturing zone, is one such example. This framework helps manage diverse urban development...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City has officially adopted the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” a zoning amendment designed to modernize the city’s land-use regulations. This initiative represents the most significant overhaul of residential zoning since 1961,...
by Jorge Fontan | Dec 28, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City has many zoning districts and subdistricts, each with its own rules and regulations governing property development within the district. R5D is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R5D is a low-density Residential Zoning District in New...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City has many zoning districts and subdistricts, each with its own rules and regulations governing property development within the district. R5B is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R5B is a low-density Residential Zoning District in New...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City has many zoning districts and subdistricts, each with its own rules and regulations governing property development within the district. R5A is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R5A is a low-density Residential Zoning District in New...