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:
Swapping gas for electric, when your lease isn't renewed, & more
February 11, 2022 - 14:30 PM
And, what you need to know about installing a closet system in your New York City apartment or brownstone.
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5 houses for sale in Philly, if you want a more affordable city
February 11, 2022 - 12:35 PM
Philadelphia was recently named the best city to buy a house online, thanks in part to a median sales price iof $250,000, according to Realtor.com. Here are five places for sale in the city including a three-bedroom townhouse for $1,495,000.
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I'm a guarantor for a NYC apartment. Am I still responsible if the lease is renewed for a higher rent?
February 10, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Guarantors for rental apartments in New York City must still cover a lease after it is renewed—and that includes a rent increase.
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How co-ops discriminate, rental market whiplash, & more
February 9, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a historic house in Brooklyn owned by the MTA has a secret subway entrance.
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5 gut-renovated Manhattan co-ops for sale under $2,750,000
February 9, 2022 - 09:30 AM
If you're buying an apartment in New York City, you're probably focusing on places that are move-in ready. To help with your search, here are five gut-renovated co-ops for less than $2,750,000 in Sutton Place, Greenwich Village, Upper West Side, Lenox Hill, and Soho.
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Here are the NYC apartments for sale with the deepest price chops in January
February 8, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Here are the New York City apartments on the market that saw the biggest price cuts in January 2022, according to RealtyHop's monthly report.
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