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:
How much apartment insurance coverage do you need? Here's how to figure it out
January 16, 2020 - 13:00 PM
Apartment insurance is essential in NYC (and most buildings require you to have it), but how do you figure out how much coverage you need? Brick Underground breaks it down for you.
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A first-timer buyer on finding and renovating a Chelsea studio on a budget: Part I
January 16, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Part I of a first-time buyer's story of finding a studio in Chelsea and partnering with Bolster to renovate it.
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Landlords of small buildings want out, the rapid growth of co-living, & more
January 15, 2020 - 11:00 AM
A Corona man has been charged with manslaughter after he pushed his landlord to his death during a dispute over back rent.
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A renovated studio in Jackson Heights with rustic details, for $1,850
January 15, 2020 - 09:00 AM
This Jackson Heights studio's rent is a bit higher than the area's median for studios, but it is spacious, renovated, and has lots of rustic details.
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Brick Underground's 2020 real estate forecast, buying vs. refinancing and renovating, & more
January 10, 2020 - 14:00 PM
Brick Underground's 2020 forecast tells New York City renters, sellers, and buyers what they need to know for the coming months.
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A renovated Brooklyn Heights three bedroom for $1,999,000, no board approval required
January 10, 2020 - 09:00 AM
This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath sponsor co-op, 19 Grace Court, #2A, in Brooklyn Heights, is listed at $1,999,000, almost $1 million less than the neighborhood's median for similar-sized apartments.
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