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:
Bronx housing crisis deepens, NYers fled richest nabes, & more
November 17, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, a billionaire hedge fund manager seeks approval to build atop an UWS historic building.
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My guarantor for a NYC rental wasn't approved. What are my options?
November 16, 2021 - 14:30 PM
NYC rentals are increasingly expensive and using a guarantor is a workaround if you don’t qualify for an apartment on your own. Here's what you can do if your guarantor isn't approved.
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Dealing with a landlord, financing a pied-à-terre, & more
November 12, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Also: Is the real estate calendar still relevant in NYC?
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5 places for sale in Jersey City, where you can get more space for your dollars
November 12, 2021 - 12:30 PM
If you’re looking to buy an apartment and you’re priced out of New York City, nearby Jersey City is worth a look because you can get a lot more space for your money. Here are five places for sale in the area including a townhouse in Hamilton Park.
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5 things I miss about living in a large apartment building
November 11, 2021 - 14:30 PM
In New York City, the type of building you live in can have just as much of an impact on your well-being as the condition of your apartment. Here are five things I miss about living in a large apartment building now that I live in a smaller one.
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Here are the NYC apartments for sale with the deepest price chops in October
November 11, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Here are the New York City apartments on the market that saw the biggest price cuts in October 2021, according to RealtyHop's monthly report.
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