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:
5 vacation houses for sale in the Poconos around $500,000
April 1, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Are you looking to buy a vacation house surrounded by nature and are finding yourself priced out of the Hudson Valley? Check out the Poconos in Pennsylvania.
Read More I was charged a lower amount for my NYC rent-stabilized apartment. Will I have to pay the difference?
March 31, 2022 - 13:30 PM
If your landlord invoices for a lower rent than usual, reach out to confirm it's correct before you pay—or you might be on the hook for the rest down the line. Here's what else you should know.
Read More 5 NYC apartments with private outdoor space to rent for $3,500 or less
March 30, 2022 - 15:00 PM
Are you looking for an apartment rental with private outdoor space in New York City? Check out these five rentals in East Harlem, Ditmars-Steinway, Bushwick, Lower East Side, and Park Slope for $3,500 or less.
Read More Delaying debate on 421-a, NYCHA tenants start businesses, & more
March 30, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, Mayor Eric Adams attends a launch party for Bilt, a credit card that offers rewards for paying rent.
Read More What to know if your NYC landlord is trying to evict you
March 29, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Is your landlord trying to lock you out of your apartment in an effort to evict you? That's an illegal eviction and you should contact 311 for legal help.
Read More Strategies for rental bidding wars, NYC sales listings increase, & more
March 25, 2022 - 15:00 PM
And, calculate your real monthly rent with Brick Underground's gross rent calculator.
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