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:
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?
By Celia Young
January 3, 2025 - 13:30 PM
Rent-impairing violations are conditions that pose a "serious threat to the life, health or safety of occupants."
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Housing lottery launches for 143 rent-stabilized apartments in Crown Heights
By Celia Young
January 2, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 143 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
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The insider's guide to rent-stabilized apartments: Essential knowledge for New York renters
By Celia Young
December 30, 2024 - 12:30 PM
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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How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move
By Celia Young
December 27, 2024 - 12:30 PM
You should consider your neighborhood's flood zone, air quality, and local infrastructure projects before moving.
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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
December 27, 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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How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law
By Celia Young
December 26, 2024 - 09:30 AM
With the new Good Cause law, thousands of NYC market-rate tenants gained eviction protections and the ability to challenge rent increases. Here's how to check if you're covered by the law.
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