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:
Elizabeth Street Garden won its fight. What does that mean for housing development in NYC?
By Celia Young
June 24, 2025 - 16:30 PM
Elizabeth Street Garden will remain undeveloped after NYC leaders backed down from a decade-long fight to build affordable senior housing on the city-owned lot.
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Housing lottery launches for 143 apartments in the Financial District
By Celia Young
June 19, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 143 rent-stabilized apartments in Manhattan’s Financial District.
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How the Democratic candidates for mayor would fix NYC's housing crisis
By Celia Young
June 13, 2025 - 09:30 AM
In just two weeks, New Yorkers will rank their choices for mayor in the Democratic primary on June 24th. Read what that means for housing.
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Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC
By Celia Young
June 9, 2025 - 14:30 PM
When you are signing a lease, make sure the rent and the dates are correct and that you're not being overcharged for the security deposit.
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Rental assistance program helps NYC tenants pay back $1 million in arrears, avoid eviction
By Celia Young
June 5, 2025 - 11:30 AM
A nascent New York City program, Home 4 Good, has connected 400 households to subsidies or housing vouchers since September.
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Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams
By Celia Young
June 4, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Be on the lookout for these scams when hunting for a NYC rental property: phony apartments, fake brokers, "bait and switch" listings, upfront cash demands, and more.
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