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:
5 Manhattan no-fee one-bedroom rentals with free months
November 23, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Are you looking to rent an apartment in Manhattan? Check out these no-fee one bedrooms offering freebies in East Harlem, Battery Park City, Hell’s Kitchen, Kips Bay, and the Upper West Side.
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Hunting for tax abatements, U.S. buyers cancel 60,000 contracts, & more
November 23, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a judge blocks rent stabilization in Kingston, New York—possibly for good.
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Landlord reference letters: FAQs for NYC apartment hunters
November 22, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Even if a landlord doesn’t ask for a reference letter with your NYC rental apartment application, it’s a good idea to provide one anyway. That’s because a letter that says you paid your rent on time and you were respectful to neighbors can go a long way, especially if your credit score is low or you have an irregular income.
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Seeking a brownstone with a pool, luxury rents spike, & more
November 18, 2022 - 14:30 PM
And, an insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments.
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5 houses for sale in Sagaponack, the most expensive zip code in NY
November 18, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Are you looking to buy a vacation home in the Hamptons? Check out five houses for sale in Sagaponack, a small village in Southampton, the most expensive zip code in New York State and second-most expensive in the U.S. according to RealtyHop.
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New stadium to add affordable housing, landlords fight back, & more
November 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, Airbnb cofounder moves onto tiny backyard houses.
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