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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:

Large apartment building in Bedford Park in the Bronx stands out against a clear blue sky in New York, USA.
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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Cityscape of Manhattan with old buildings and water tower against sky
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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Lazy stubborn English Mastiff pet lies down on New York City side walk and the dog won't get up to do his daily walk city yellow cab in the background stock photo
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet
By Celia Young
July 12, 2024 - 12:33 PM
Need to convince a landlord to let you keep a pet? Try prepping a "resume" to document your dog's health and training.
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Spectacular views from the rooftop bar of the Wythe Hotel in the heart of Williamsburg, a neighborhood in Brooklyn in New York City.
Brooklyn co-op and condo median sales price hits record high of $990,000
By Celia Young
July 11, 2024 - 13:30 PM
The median sales price for Brooklyn apartments jumped to $990,000 in the second quarter—the highest price on record, according to the Elliman Report.
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A rendering of the nine-story building at 88 Throop Ave in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Housing lottery launches for 125 rent-stabilized apartments in South Williamsburg
By Celia Young
July 11, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Applications are open for 125 rent-stabilized apartments at a new building in South Williamsburg,
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