
Austin Havens-Bowen
Writer
Austin Havens-Bowen is a writer and reporter. He previously covered local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.
Posts by Austin Havens-Bowen:
Momentum builds for May 1 rent strike, NYC beaches may stay closed, & more
April 16, 2020 - 10:30 AM
And, a mandate for New Yorkers to wear face masks while in public.
Read More I'm negotiating a lease extension with my landlord. Here's my advice to renters
April 14, 2020 - 14:00 PM
A renter shares her tips for negotiating a lease extension during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read More Mayor proposes new relief for renters, Hudson Yards retailers miss payments, & more
April 14, 2020 - 11:00 AM
In Hudson Yards, NYC's most expensive neighborhood, 75 percent of stores didn't pay April rent.
Read More The pandemic reduced my paycheck. Can I still rent a new apartment in NYC?
April 10, 2020 - 15:15 PM
Landlords are showing more flexibility with current tenants when it comes to lease renewals, early move-ins, and some are working out arrangements with tenants who have lost their jobs on a case-by-case basis. As a new renter, some landlords may be willing to work with you if you have a solid credit history and can make a good case for yourself and your finances.
Read More How some tenants cut their rent in half, pandemic-proof your new lease, & more
April 10, 2020 - 12:30 PM
And, NYC apartments with the deepest price chops in March.
Read More My gas was shut off before the pandemic but I haven’t stopped cooking. Here’s what I'm making
April 8, 2020 - 14:15 PM
Ronnie Bauch is a violinist and arts administrator who lives on the Upper West Side with his wife. On February 25th, the gas was shut off in their co-op building because of a leak—and now because of the pandemic, it may take a 12 to 18 months before it's turned back on. He’s a serious cook, and so he decided to purchase a few new appliances. Here’s what he’s making.
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