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 20, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
In most cases within New York City, the construction of new residential buildings or the conversion of existing structures for residential use is strictly prohibited in Manufacturing (M) zoning districts. However, specific exceptions exist under the NYC Zoning...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
In New York City, not all development projects can fully comply with the NYC Zoning Resolution. When a proposed project doesn’t strictly align with these extensive land-use and bulk restrictions, property owners can pursue a ‘discretionary action’ to...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City has three types of zoning districts: Commercial, Residential, and Manufacturing. In most cases you can develop a residential building in a commercial zoning district. Most Commercial Zoning Districts in NYC have a Residential Equivalent which allows for...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Building Conversions, Residential (Multifamily)
In New York a Single Room Occupancy or SRO is a residential unit typically consisting of one room with a shared bathroom in the corridor. SROs are often Class B (transient occupancy) in New York City. In New York City you can convert a building with vacant Single Room...
by Jorge Fontan | Dec 18, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City property developments are governed by an extensive framework of zoning districts and subdistricts, each setting specific rules for property development. R6B is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R6B is a medium-density Residential...