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:
How I got the smell of my neighbor’s cigarette smoke out of my bathroom
By Celia Young
July 25, 2023 - 15:30 PM
How I got rid of the smell of my neighbor's cigarette smoke out of my bathroom using baking soda and other DIY tips.
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An affordable housing lottery launches for 72 apartments in East New York
By Celia Young
July 20, 2023 - 10:30 AM
New Yorkers earning less than $91,500 can apply for a new housing lottery in East New York, Brooklyn.
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What your landlord has to tell you about your apartment’s flood history
By Celia Young
July 19, 2023 - 12:56 PM
A new NYC law requires your landlord to disclose your apartment's flood history.
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How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?
By Celia Young
July 18, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Second-hand odors are a common problem in apartment buildings. Here are suggestions for ways to keep them out, including how to check if your building's exhaust fans are working.
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After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did
By Celia Young
July 17, 2023 - 09:30 AM
When Emma's bathroom ceiling collapsed on her, she negotiated with her landlord to get a night in a hotel and a discount on the rent.
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Would you rent this space-age beach house in Crown Heights?
By Celia Young
July 14, 2023 - 14:30 PM
If you've ever dreamed of living in a space ship with beach access, this apartment might be for you.
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