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:
Extreme rent hikes, demands for 'good cause' legislation, & more
February 23, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, New York City seeks input for its new Equitable Development Data Tool.
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My landlord wants $100 to replace a lost apartment key. Can he charge me this fee?
February 22, 2022 - 15:30 PM
New York City landlords are required to provide apartment keys when you move in—but if you lose those keys, you might be on the hook to pay for a replacement.
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Why ConEd bills spiked, the flexibility to sell or rent, & more
February 18, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Also, three reasons why the lease for your rent-stabilized apartment in New York City would not be renewed.
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5 condos for sale in sunny Miami for under $600,000
February 17, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Many New Yorkers traded New York City for Miami because of its affordability and warmer weather. If you're considering them, check out these five condos for sale under $600,000.
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5 NYC one bedrooms with landlords that accept guarantors
February 16, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Looking to rent an apartment in New York City and need help qualifying financially for the apartment? Using a guarantor is your best bet. Here are five apartments with landlords that accept guarantors in Hunts Point, Bed-Stuy, Hell’s Kitchen, Crown Heights, and the East Village.
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NYC's new housing commissioner, apartment fire survivors suffer, & more
February 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM
How comedian Alex Edelman grew to love living in his family's two-bedroom condo on the Upper East Side.
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