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:
Applying for rent relief, appreciating basement space, & more
May 5, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, basements find extra popularity in the pandemic.
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I saw a place that has lower rent only while scaffolding is up. Is this a good deal?
May 4, 2021 - 16:00 PM
You can try to negotiate a different discount, but there are other things you should consider about living in a building with scaffolding.
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A checklist for getting your apartment ready before you move in
May 4, 2021 - 09:30 AM
You may be feeling a bit panicky about all the things you need to do to get your apartment ready. Fear not—making a list is always helpful when you have a lot to do—and Brick has done it for you. Consider this a checklist of steps to take so your apartment is livable right away.
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Renting month to month, what landlords must provide, & more
April 30, 2021 - 14:30 PM
And, what does net effective rent mean?
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5 places for sale in Paramus, NJ, where property taxes are lower
April 30, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Looking to buy in a suburb close to the city? Consider these five places for sale in Paramus, New Jersey.
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5 NYC one-bedroom rentals with balconies for less than $3,000
April 28, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Looking for an apartment with a private balcony? Check out these five one bedrooms in Park Slope, Lenox Hill, Astoria, Long Island City, and Central Harlem.
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