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 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. R5 is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R5 is a low-density Residential Zoning District in New York...
by Jorge Fontan | Dec 26, 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. R6D is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R6D is a medium-density Residential Zoning District in New...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City has a complex regulatory framework for development approvals especially for rezonings. Rezonings involve two types of land-use actions: Zoning Map Amendments, which alter the actual zoning designation of a property, and Zoning Text Amendments, altering...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 22, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
The New York City Zoning Resolution outlines specific restrictions on land use and building bulk (size and shape) across the city. Because these regulations are often complex and restrictive, there is a mechanism for property owners facing unique physical constraints...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 17, 2026 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City is divided into various zoning districts and sub-districts, each governed by specific land-use regulations. For example, C8 districts are highly restrictive commercial zones that strictly prohibit residential development In order to develop residential...