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:
3 renter-friendly TikTok tricks to refresh your apartment
By Celia Young
July 13, 2023 - 12:30 PM
TikTok's DIY creators have some fun ideas for how to upgrade your rental apartment that don't jeopardize your security deposit.
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I’m moving out. Do I have to help show my apartment to the next renter?
By Celia Young
July 12, 2023 - 14:30 PM
Most leases will require you to give an agent access to your apartment for showings, but you don't have to show the apartment yourself.
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5 ways to improve the air quality inside your NYC apartment
By Celia Young
July 11, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Keep your windows shut and avoid other pollutants to keep the air in your apartment safe from wildfire smoke.
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Need wheels? Here are 3 (cheap!) ways to get use of a car in NYC without buying one
By Celia Young
July 7, 2023 - 12:30 PM
If you don't own a car in New York City and can't afford a rental, consider borrowing a neighbor's, using a car-share company, or renting a U-Haul.
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Does your apartment need repairs? Here are three sample letters you can send to your landlord to request fixes
By Celia Young
July 6, 2023 - 14:30 PM
You can use these letter templates from JustFix to ask your landlord to fix problems like cracks in your walls, mold and a lack of heat.
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An affordable housing lottery launches for 24 apartments near Times Square
By Celia Young
July 6, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Housing lottery applications are open for 24 rent-stabilized studio apartments at 271 West 47th St. in Manhattan’s Theater District. Rent is set at $2,960 for each studio.
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