Our Leadership Team
A multidisciplinary practice uniting creative architectural design, deep NYC zoning code mastery, and over three decades of trusted Department of Buildings (DOB) expediting.
"Guiding developers, property owners, and architects through complex New York zoning laws, municipal agency hurdles, and architectural design with precision and dedication."
ELEIN BRIZA
Principal Architect / Consultant / ExpediterElein Briza completed her professional degree in Architecture at the National University of Asunción, Paraguay. With over 15 years of dedicated practice in New York, she has built a reputation for designing functional, elegant, and code-compliant spaces across residential and commercial sectors.
As Principal Architect, she orchestrates projects from early zoning massing studies and aesthetic development through final construction documents. Her cross-disciplinary skill as both architect and municipal expediter ensures that creative concepts transition seamlessly through Department of Buildings approvals without costly delays.
MICHAEL BRIZA
Principal Zoning Consultant & Senior ExpediterMichael Briza is a recognized authority in NYC Zoning Analysis and building code compliance. With more than 30 years of active leadership in New York City real estate development, he has guided hundreds of complex ventures to full regulatory clearance.
His deep understanding of the NYC Zoning Resolution enables developers and property owners to maximize their building envelope, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), and development potential while ensuring strict compliance with all local laws and special district requirements.
Our Project Methodology
How Britz Enterprises turns complex zoning regulations and design concepts into approved, built reality.
Zoning & Feasibility Study
Comprehensive analysis of NYC Zoning Resolution, allowable FAR, setbacks, lot restrictions, and permitted uses before drafting begins.
Architectural Design & Plans
Precision architectural drafting and engineering coordination tailored to NYC Building Code, accessibility standards, and client aesthetics.
Agency Filings & Expediting
Direct engagement with NYC DOB, FDNY, LPC, and DOT to clear objections, expedite plan examinations, and secure building work permits.
Sign-Off & C of O
Thorough completion oversight, special inspections coordination, violation remediation, and issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy.