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 21, 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. R7-1 is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R7-1 is a medium-density Residential Zoning District in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 21, 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. R6-1 is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R6-1 is a medium-density Residential Zoning District in...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 21, 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. R6 is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R6 is a medium-density Residential Zoning District in New...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 20, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
In most cases within New York City, constructing new residential buildings or converting existing structures for residential use is strictly prohibited in Manufacturing (M) zoning districts. However, the NYC Zoning Resolution provides specific exceptions for certain...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 20, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
In most cases within New York City, constructing new residential buildings or converting existing structures for residential use is strictly prohibited in Manufacturing (M) zoning districts. However, the NYC Zoning Resolution provides specific exceptions for certain...