Celia Young
Senior Writer
Celia Young is a senior writer at Brick Underground where she covers New York City residential real estate. She graduated from Brandeis University and previously covered local business at the Milwaukee Business Journal, entertainment at Madison Magazine, and commercial real estate at Commercial Observer. She currently resides in Brooklyn.
Posts by Celia Young:
Housing lottery launches for 49 rent-stabilized apartments in Williamsburg
By Celia Young
September 26, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 49 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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How long does it take to find out if my NYC housing lottery application was accepted?
By Celia Young
September 25, 2024 - 15:00 PM
You should be notified whether you’ve been selected for a NYC housing lottery two or three weeks after you’ve sent in your documents, but it can take longer.
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How do I get a pigeon to stay off the window sill of my NYC apartment?
By Celia Young
September 24, 2024 - 14:30 PM
You should clean your window sill and install bird spikes to keep pesky pigeons out.
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Housing lottery launches for 66 rent-stabilized apartments in Vinegar Hill
By Celia Young
September 24, 2024 - 10:00 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 66 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn.
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Game-changing broker fee bill moves forward in NYC Council
By Celia Young
September 23, 2024 - 17:15 PM
A bill that would require whoever hires a real estate agent to pay for their service is moving forward in the New York City Council.
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I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?
By Celia Young
September 20, 2024 - 15:30 PM
You can try to negotiate a smaller rent increase with your landlord, and you may have more leverage given the current rental market and the state’s newly passed Good Cause eviction law.
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