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:
Here are 8 NYC rental buildings that offer short-term leases if you need more flexibility
September 22, 2020 - 14:30 PM
If you're hesitant to sign a one-year lease, there are more landlords offering short-term leases these days because they want to fill vacant apartments after a stalled rental market.
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Demand plunges for NYC rentals, stop harassment from your neighbor, & more
September 18, 2020 - 15:00 PM
And, the NYC apartments for sale with the biggest price drops in August.
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Here are 5 houses for sale in Cooperstown if you want more outdoor space
September 18, 2020 - 09:30 AM
If you’re ready to live somewhere surrounded by outdoor space and nature, here are five houses for sale in Cooperstown, including a 1835 colonial and a restored Victorian farmhouse.
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Have a problem with your NYC apartment, building, or block? Here’s how to try to get some help
September 17, 2020 - 14:00 PM
If you've noticed an issue in your apartment, building, or on your block, NYC 311's tenant resource site can point you in the right direction to try to get some help.
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Here are 5 NYC rentals in pet-friendly buildings with amenities for you and your pet
September 16, 2020 - 15:00 PM
If you’re looking to upgrade your digs for you and your pet, here are five apartments for rent in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens that are pet-friendly and have some sort of pet amenity.
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My landlord won’t let me go month to month, but offered an opt-out clause if I renew. What’s the catch?
September 16, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Signing a lease with an opt-out clause, instead of going month to month, is actually better for you, your roommates, and your landlord.
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