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:
Report: NYC schools near major roads can expose children to higher levels of air pollution
September 5, 2019 - 12:00 PM
A new study by Localize.city finds there are 244 NYC public schools within 500 feet of major highways, putting children there at risk of poor air quality.
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A one-bedroom loft in Williamsburg with an office and private garden, for $6,250
September 4, 2019 - 12:00 PM
This one-bedroom, one-bath rental, located at 72 Berry St., #1C in North Williamsburg, offers what one would expect of a newly developed condo with industrial touches, such as exposed beams, oversized windows and reclaimed materials used throughout the 1,212-square-foot apartment—but what stands out in this rental is the private garden.
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Battery City Park residents fight for affordability, Bushwick apartment boom, & more
September 4, 2019 - 11:00 AM
And, 1,103 apartments are set to come to Bushwick by the end of the year.
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Why more would-be high-end buyers are choosing to rent instead, a Brooklyn building with a live-in chef, & more
August 30, 2019 - 11:00 AM
And, over 26,000 glass cook-tops from KitchenAid and JennAir are being recalled.
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What is a no-fee apartment?
August 29, 2019 - 10:00 AM
No-fee apartments cover or waive the broker's fee to get tenants into apartments quicker.
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NYCHA admits it can’t address lead paint problems, landlords shy away from buying buildings, & more
August 28, 2019 - 11:00 AM
And, sales of apartment buildings are down likely due to the state's new rent laws.
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