Fontan Architecture
Full-Service Architecture Firm in New York City
Fontan Architecture integrates all aspects of architecture, interiors, and construction to achieve our client’s goals. Taking an individual approach to each project, we develop elevated bespoke designs that reflect your vision.
We work on various project types and sizes for clients seeking high-quality results. Please Contact Fontan Architecture to discuss a potential project.
Recent Architectural Blog Posts
Harlem Brownstone Renovation
Harlem has many brownstones, typically built in the late 1800s and some in the early 1900s. These residences are attached townhouses with facades made from brownish sandstone, which is where the name brownstone comes from. These brownstones were built over a hundred...
Floor Area Zoning Variance in NYC
The New York City Zoning Resolution sets regulations for developing a property, from a new building to a small home addition. These rules can sometimes be burdensome and result in unnecessary challenges for the owner. NYC has a system known as a Zoning Variance, where...
Removing Paint from a Landmark Building in NYC
Believe it or not, some people have painted over historic masonry facades and other architectural elements of buildings, townhouses, and brownstones in New York City over the years. Over time, this paint can start to peel and look terrible; it also covers the original...
Brownstone Facade Restoration in NYC
New York City has many beautiful Brownstones, but these can be in disrepair. Considering these homes are well over one hundred years old, they often need restoration. Can You Restore a Brownstone Facade Brownstone is a brownish-colored sandstone that was a popular...
Side Yard Zoning Variance in NYC
The New York City Zoning Resolution sets regulations for developing a property, including all developments and improvements, from a new building to a small home addition. These regulations can sometimes be burdensome and result in unnecessary challenges for the owner....
How To Renovate Your Condo in NYC
If you are planning to renovate a Condo apartment in NYC, you will need to know what you can and cannot do, as well as the process for renovating. Renovating a Condo in NYC You can renovate your Condo as long as you abide by all regulations from the Condo board...