Two historic buildings in Manhattan, a Washington Heights church and 70 Fifth Ave., which was one of the first headquarters for the NAACP, will receive landmark status (amNewYork)
New York City's median rent rose marginally while listings were down 26 percent in April, according to StreetEasy's monthly market report (press release)
An affordable apartment lottery opened for 42 apartments in Downtown Brooklyn. Rent starts at $2,000 (Brownstoner)
Austin Havens-Bowen
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Austin Havens-Bowen is a writer and reporter. He previously covered local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.
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