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:
How much does private outdoor space add to the price of an NYC apartment?
By Celia Young
May 10, 2024 - 13:30 PM
NYC apartments with private outdoor space—such as a balcony, terrace, or roof deck—can sell for thousands of dollars more than a unit without. Here's how to calculate the value of private outdoor space.
Read More Housing lottery launches for 135 rent-stabilized apartments in Mott Haven, the Bronx
By Celia Young
May 9, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Applications are open for 135 rent-stabilized apartments in Mott Haven in the Bronx. New Yorkers who earn $105,875 to $218,010 are eligible to apply.
Read More Roof deck etiquette: Dos and don’ts for hanging out on your apartment building's roof
By Celia Young
May 8, 2024 - 14:30 PM
There's lots of little rules when it comes to enjoying your apartment building's roof deck—like clean up after yourself, and skip the Speedo bathing susit.
Read More Rents grew seven times faster than wages in NYC last year
By Celia Young
May 8, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Asking rents in NYC grew seven times faster than average hourly wages did from 2022 to 2023, according to StreetEasy data.
Read More Everything you need to know about New York’s Good Cause eviction law
By Celia Young
May 7, 2024 - 09:30 AM
New York State legislators finally passed a Good Cause eviction law—which means a landlord must have a good reason to evict a market-rate tenant.
Read More How do we stop a non-resident who sneaks into our basement to do their laundry?
By Celia Young
May 6, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Tell your property manager and board if you suspect someone is sneaking into your building.
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