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 do we stop a non-resident who sneaks into our basement to do their laundry?
By Celia Young
August 23, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Tell your property manager and board if you suspect someone is sneaking into your building.
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The insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments: Essential knowledge for New York renters
By Celia Young
August 22, 2024 - 09:30 AM
A NYC rent-stabilized apartment provides important protections for tenants: Annual rent increases are generally only a percentage point or two and in most cases you are also entitled to automatic lease renewals.
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My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?
By Celia Young
August 19, 2024 - 10:30 AM
You can be liable for use and occupancy fees if someone you let stay in your NYC apartment refuses to leave after your lease is over.
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3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)
By Celia Young
August 16, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Finding an apartment before it hits the market is a great way to get a better deal.
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Housing lottery opens for 114 rent-stabilized apartments in Hudson Yards
By Celia Young
August 15, 2024 - 09:45 AM
Housing lottery applications are being accepted for 114 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Hudson Yards.
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NYC renters using housing vouchers report discrimination more often from larger landlords
By Celia Young
August 14, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Unlock NYC analyzed complaints of voucher discrimination and found large owners were more likely to ghost renters than small landlords.
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