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:
Can a broker demand a ‘refundable’ fee to show an apartment?
By Celia Young
June 26, 2024 - 14:45 PM
A renter wants to know if brokers or landlords are allowed to collect payment in exchange for showing an apartment.
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Boards can expect another building inspection program under new law
By Celia Young
June 25, 2024 - 12:30 PM
NYC’s hazardous, aging buildings will see more frequent inspections under a new Department of Buildings program.
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Good Cause FAQ: 10 questions and answers about NYC's new eviction law
By Celia Young
June 21, 2024 - 13:00 PM
Here are frequently asked questions and answers about New York's new Good Cause eviction law, which also protects certain market-rate tenants from high rent increases.
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Housing lottery launches for 23 rent-stabilized apartments in Flatbush
By Celia Young
June 20, 2024 - 11:00 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 23 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
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How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave
By Celia Young
June 18, 2024 - 13:30 PM
Some New Yorkers can score a brand new air conditioning unit through a state program. Here's how to determine if you are eligible.
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Rent hike of 2.75 percent approved for roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments
By Celia Young
June 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM
A city board approved rent increases of up to 2.75 percent on one-year leases and 5.25 percent on two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments.
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