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:
An 'alarming increase' in co-op board rejections, where to find Passive Houses in NYC, & more
January 31, 2020 - 14:00 PM
And, one New Yorker's story of her 80-year-old Greek landlord who ran a one-chair barbershop out of his apartment.
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A renovated Hudson Heights two bedroom for $725,000, no board approval required
January 31, 2020 - 13:00 PM
This two-bedroom sponsor co-op is a bit over the neighborhood's median, but you're getting a lot of renovated living space and decent amenities including a live-in super.
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Why the gas in your NYC apartment could be shut off long-term—and what you can do about it
January 30, 2020 - 16:00 PM
Read on for scenarios that would cause your NYC building’s gas to be shut off for extended periods, and what you can do about it.
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A no-fee Astoria one bedroom with lots of amenities, for $2,450
January 29, 2020 - 16:30 PM
This one-bedroom, one-bath rental 30-50 21st St., #2V, in Astoria, is priced over the neighborhood's median for one bedrooms, but you're getting lots of amenities and luxe features including a Bosch washer/dryer, radiant heat flooring in the bathroom, and a private balcony.
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NYC lags in recycling efforts, affordable housing lotteries in Williamsburg and East Flatbush, & more
January 29, 2020 - 11:00 AM
And, an affordable housing lottery has opened in Williamsburg with 54 units up available.
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Brick Underground’s guide to NYC food delivery apps: Seamless, Postmates, Uber Eats, and more
January 27, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Brick Underground checked out seven of the most popular food delivery apps in NYC including Seamless, Postmates, DoorDash, Caviar, Delivery.com, and the newest addition, UberEats. We tell you what you need to know about fees, recent app updates, and features.
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