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:
Can I get in trouble for smoking weed in a NYC rental apartment?
March 10, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Check your building's house rules to see whether you building allows smoking. Even if it is allowed, you need to be mindful of the smoke and do what you can to minimize it. Objectionable odors may be prohibited
by your lease.
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Crafting a rejection-proof offer, adding a legal bedroom to your NYC apartment, & more
March 6, 2020 - 14:00 PM
And, the pros and cons of buying a sponsor unit.
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A renovated Chelsea one bedroom for $895,000, no board approval required
March 6, 2020 - 10:00 AM
This one-bedroom, one-bath, sponsor co-op 130 West 16th St., #62, in Chelsea, is currently listed at $895,000, which is quite low compared to the neighborhood's median for one bedrooms, currently $1,249,500, according to RealtyHop.
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Jackson Heights vs. Forest Hills: Which neighborhood is right for you?
March 5, 2020 - 13:00 PM
If you are hunting for a new apartment in Queens, here's how the neighborhoods of Jackson Heights and Forest Hills compare in terms of real estate, transportation, restaurants, nightlife, and more.
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Here are the NYC apartments for sale with the deepest price chops in February
March 5, 2020 - 10:00 AM
A roundup from RealtyHop's monthly report of the apartments currently on the NYC market with the deepest price cuts in February.
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$1 million-plus properties make up an increasing portion of the Brooklyn market
March 5, 2020 - 09:00 AM
Listings priced at $1 million and up make up 37 percent of listings on Brooklyn MLS.
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