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.
Here are my most recent posts
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 19, 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. R6A is one example of a residential zoning district in NYC. R6A is a medium-density Residential...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 18, 2026 | Building Conversions, Residential (Multifamily)
New York City has many different type of housing units one remnant from the early to mid twentieth century is the SRO unit. In New York City, the term SRO (Single Room Occupancy) describes small rooming units, often in older buildings, where tenants get a private room...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 7, 2025 | Architectural Services
Hello, I’m Jorge Fontan, a registered architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture & Vinculum Architecture. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on a vast spectrum of projects—from crafting intimate, luxurious apartment interiors...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 19, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
In New York City property owners and developers seeking to use land in a manner inconsistent with existing zoning regulations must navigate two fundamentally different legal pathways for approval: a rezoning and a zoning variance. While both actions have the potential...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 30, 2025 | Planning & Development, Zoning (NYC)
New York City’s zoning codes establish rules and restrictions for both the permissible use and physical bulk of buildings, dictated specifically to each zoning district. Use regulations determine appropriate activities for a structure, defining areas for...