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:
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.
Read More I was asked to pay a 'good faith' deposit for a NYC rental. Is this a scam?
April 26, 2022 - 14:30 PM
A good faith deposit is typically requested to make sure you're serious about the apartment, but in most cases it is no longer legal in New York.
Read More Winning NYC's affordable housing lottery, doorman strike averted, & more
April 22, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Also: New York City's rental market is still bonkers—but there are signs it's slowing down.
Read More 5 houses for sale in Mattituck, New York, a low-key hamlet
April 22, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Are you looking to buy an East End beach house without paying Hamptons prices? Check out these five houses for sale in Mattituck, on the North Fork.
Read More 5 Manhattan condos for sale in eco-friendly buildings
April 20, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Are you looking to buy a condo in New York City that’s good for you and the environment? Check out these five eco-friendly condos for sale in FiDi, Gramercy Park, East Village, Lincoln Square, and Tribeca.
Read More Building workers to get higher wages, fewer families in homeless shelters, & more
April 20, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Also: An affordable housing lottery in the Bronx.
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