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:
Slow rollout of rent vouchers, the upside of higher mortgage rates, & more
March 23, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, legislation to require fire sprinklers in apartment buildings.
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5 Manhattan studios for sale for $725,000 or less
March 23, 2022 - 09:30 AM
If you’re looking to buy an apartment in Manhattan you’re likely experiencing some sticker shock because Covid deals are long gone. But prices have not rocketed as much for studios, which are in less demand. Check out these five studios for sale.
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'Wolf of Airbnb' sued again, remote home appraisals, & more
March 22, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, NYCHA tenants can now request maintenance complaints with 311.
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Negotiation tips for lease renewals, rental bidding wars heat up, & more
March 18, 2022 - 13:30 PM
And, how a big rent increase was the push one renter needed to move on and live her dream in the West Village.
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5 vacation houses for sale in quaint Sag Harbor, NY
March 18, 2022 - 12:30 PM
If you’re hunting for a vacation house on the East End and not having any luck, check out Sag Harbor. The area has a good number of properties on the market and they are relatively less expensive than the Hamptons’ typical prices.
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Federal rent relief falls short, 'universal' counsel for housing court, & more
March 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM
A push for 'universal' counsel: Tenant's rights advocates want to remove the strict income cap that determines who gets free legal help in housing court
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