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:
5 ways you can report a fake rental listing found on social media
By Celia Young
July 24, 2024 - 11:30 AM
You can report online apartment scams to the NYPD, two state agencies, and the FBI and FTC.
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Proposed NYC bill would require landlords to provide AC in the summer
By Celia Young
July 23, 2024 - 11:00 AM
A new bill would require landlords to provide AC to all of NYC's tenants.
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Housing lottery launches for 31 senior apartments on Staten Island
By Celia Young
July 18, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 31 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development on Staten Island aimed at senior New Yorkers.
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I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?
By Celia Young
July 17, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Why would a no-fee rental still have a fee? If you’re working with a different agent than the one who listed the no-fee apartment, they may ask you to pay for their services.
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6 reasons why that beautiful NYC rental on Instagram is probably a scam
By Celia Young
July 16, 2024 - 15:30 PM
Here are 6 ways you can spot a fake rental listing on Instagram: 1) The listing looks too good to be true, 2) A request for money before you can tour, 3) Payment through CashApp or Zelle, 4) The email address doesn’t look right, 5) You call the firm and the agent doesn't know you, 6) Something just doesn’t feel right
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What are the risks of buying with a pricey mortgage if my goal is to refinance later?
By Celia Young
July 15, 2024 - 14:30 PM
The biggest risk of buying now is getting stuck with a high monthly payment if interest rates fail to drop.
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