
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:
My boyfriend and I live in a 500-square-foot studio. Here’s how we make it work
September 16, 2019 - 09:00 AM
When my boyfriend and I started the search for our first apartment together—a studio, which was all we could afford—we did not grasp how hard it would be to live together in a small space. After deciding on a studio in Rego Park, we quickly learned these tips and tricks that allow us to live together peacefully in 500-square-feet.
Read More 6 tips for surviving a long commute like a real New Yorker
September 12, 2019 - 12:00 PM
With rents getting higher and new development coming to the outer boroughs, you may be contemplating a move that would extend your ride to work. Check out our six tips to surviving a long NYC. commute
Read More NYC's once-priciest pad sells for $53M, fixing the bumpy ride on Cross Bay Boulevard, & more
September 11, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Investors are spending millions to bring more apartments, warehouses, and commercial spaces to the Bronx.
Read More 169 housing lottery units available in the Bronx, is NYCHA better prepared for natural disasters? & more
September 10, 2019 - 11:00 AM
And, Governor Cuomo's housing initiative set to bring over 2,700 affordable units to Brooklyn.
Read More Here are the NYC apartments for sale with the deepest price chops in August
September 9, 2019 - 14:00 PM
The August report by RealtyHop showed a significant decrease in the number of price drops, down 41 percent compared to the July, reflecting a summer slowdown and sellers who are pricing more realistically.
Read More $1,000 penalty proposed for aggressive buyout offers, more cuts to L train service, & more
September 6, 2019 - 11:00 AM
And, two busy blocks in Soho will be shut off to traffic for your walking pleasure.
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