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:
Manhattan buyers lose their edge, renovation lessons learned the hard way, & more
October 8, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Also: Moving from StuyTown to Hell's Kitchen for a quieter neighborhood.
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5 houses for sale in Ridgewood, NJ, a suburb close to NYC
October 8, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Looking to move to the suburbs with a quick commute to New York City? Check out these five houses for sale in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
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6 waterproof storage solutions to protect your stuff from flood damage
October 7, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Lots of New Yorkers use their basements for storage, even though these spaces are prone to dampness and flooding. Here are six waterproof storage products to help protect your possessions.
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5 NYC penthouses for sale if you want more privacy and space
October 6, 2021 - 13:35 PM
Privacy and outdoor space became even more precious during the pandemic, and New York City’s penthouses offer those desirable features in abundance. Here are five on the market in Hell’s Kitchen, Park Slope, FiDi, Tribeca, and the Lower East Side.
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$100,000 for first-time buyers, a 17-month rent strike, & more
October 6, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, developers break ground at Archer Towers in Jamaica, Queens.
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Can I have a roommate who is not on the lease for my rent-stabilized apartment?
October 4, 2021 - 13:30 PM
You’re entitled to have a roommate in both market-rate and rent-stabilized apartments in NYC under section 235-f of New York’s Real Property Law, known as the roommate law. Here are a couple of things to consider as a rent-stabilized tenant.
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