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 one-bedroom apartments in NYC's most affordable neighborhoods for renters
November 10, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Finding a rental apartment in New York City is increasingly expensive and challenging in today's competitive market. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive rental, check out these five one bedrooms in Parkchester, Bensonhurst, Washington Heights, Kew Gardens, and Inwood.
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NYC misses top 20 priciest zip codes, aggressive Brooklyn brokers, & more
November 10, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, how to make your white walls more interesting—without using wallpaper or paint.
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Can a NYC apartment building ban signs or flags in windows?
November 9, 2021 - 12:45 PM
If your building has rules prohibiting anything from being hung in your apartment windows, then you might be out of luck. However if there is no such rule in your lease or house rules, you're protected by laws like the First Amendment.
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What the knob on your radiator does, selling now vs. waiting for spring, & more
November 5, 2021 - 13:45 PM
Also: Barbara Corcoran says the U.S. real estate market has "gone bonkers."
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5 eco-friendly houses for sale within two hours of NYC
November 5, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Want a house outside of New York City with eco-friendly features? Check out these five houses for sale with features like solar panels and geothermal heating in New Paltz, Yorktown Heights, Granite Springs, Saugerties, and Dobbs Ferry.
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Zillow exits house flipping, Sheepshead Bay affordable project approved, & more
November 3, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Also: Community Board 15 votes in favor of an affordable housing development in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
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