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 NYC houses for rent if you want suburban-style living in the city
September 1, 2021 - 13:30 PM
You don't have to leave NYC for suburban-style living. Here are five houses for rent in the city that have backyards, parking, and more space than most apartments.
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Hochul pledges eviction ban extension, Dumbo condos aim for record prices, & more
September 1, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The average asking price of $2,203 per square foot at 30 Front St. in Dumbo is the highest in the borough, according to The Real Deal.
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What are the pros and cons of living in a top-floor apartment in NYC?
August 31, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Top floor apartments are popular because you get better views and no one lives above you—but you may also have leaks and noise from the roof.
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There's a film shoot on my street the same day I'm moving. What should I do?
August 30, 2021 - 13:00 PM
If a television or movie shoot is scheduled on your block on the day you are planning to move, be sure to give your moving company as much advance notice as possible.
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A guide to rental apps: StreetEasy, HotPads, Replay Listings, & more
August 27, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Using an app to find your next New York City rental apartment streamlines the process and prevents you from browsing websites. And many have kicked it up a notch in response to the pandemic by including virtual tours and online applications. Brick breaks down six of the most popular apps including StreetEasy and Replay Listings.
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NYC beats free housing in CT, studio rents still low, & more
August 20, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Also in our most popular posts of the week: How the Delta variant is impacting New York City real estate. Some companies have delayed their return to the office, leading some New Yorkers to postpone buying or renting an apartment in the city.
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