
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 houses for sale in the Outer Banks, NC, where the beach is the main attraction
August 13, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Here are five houses for sale in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, where you'll find pristine beaches, lighthouses, local seafood restaurants, and a bit of history. Beach houses in the area are considerably cheaper than closer summer vacation destinations like the Hamptons and Jersey Shore.
Read More Everything you need to know about owning a car in NYC
August 11, 2021 - 14:30 PM
A look at the biggest complications of owning a car in New York City, like street vs. garage parking, insurance, and finding a gas station.
Read More Governor Cuomo resigns, climate change impact on NYC, & more
August 11, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, a new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts catastrophic impacts on low-lying areas of NYC as a result of unchecked climate change.
Read More 5 apartments for sale in Midtown, one of the last places for a deal
August 11, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Midtown Manhattan is one of the last neighborhoods in Manhattan to bounce back from the pandemic, making it a good place to consider moving to if you're looking for a deal on an amenitized apartment. To help with your search, Brick found these five places for sale in the area.
Read More My agent found me a NYC apartment where the landlord has a broker. Do I owe two fees?
August 10, 2021 - 12:30 PM
When you hire an agent to help you find an apartment, the apartment you choose happens to have a broker, the fee you owe is typically split between the two brokers.
Read More From owners to renters (twice), empty nesters downsize to Sutton Place, & more
August 6, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Also: The best New York City neighborhoods to invest in—and which ones to skip in 2021. Brick shares where you can take advantage of the rental market's high demand if you're ready to be a landlord.
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