Austin Havens-Bowen
Writer
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.
Posts by Austin Havens-Bowen:
Chic and lease friendly: 6 sites to shop for peel-and-stick wallpaper for your NYC rental
May 3, 2022 - 14:30 PM
For a bold and commitment way to spruce up your NYC rental apartment, check out these peel-and-stick wallpaper designs from Spoonflower, Tempaper, Rifle Paper Co., Wallshoppe, Chasing Paper, and EazyWalls.
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Moving to NYC post divorce, common condo construction defects, & more
April 29, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Also: How a New Yorker won a Long Island City studio for $908 a month in NYC's housing lottery.
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5 houses for sale in Point Pleasant Beach on the Jersey Shore
April 29, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Are you looking to buy a vacation house on the Jersey Shore? Check out these five houses for sale in Point Pleasant Beach.
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Do I need a landlord's permission to install a smart lock on my apartment's front door?
April 28, 2022 - 13:00 PM
Smart locks add extra security to your apartment and allow remote access when you're away, but you should check in with your landlord before installing one. Here's what else you should know.
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5 NYC ground-floor apartments for rent where you can make some noise
April 27, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Are you looking for an apartment where being noisy won't be a problem? Check out these five ground-floor rentals in Ditmars-Steinway, Harlem, Ocean Hill, Greenwood, and Greenwich Village for less than $3,000 a month.
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Manhattan rents up 25 percent, help for 'the Hole,' & more
April 27, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, why developers are turning to prefabricated building parts like walls and bathrooms.
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