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:
NYC says alleged illegal Airbnb operation raked in $2.4 million from tourists
By Celia Young
July 1, 2024 - 17:00 PM
New York City is looking to ban Stay & Smile short-term rentals that allegedly preyed on unwitting tourists.
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Can I review my buyer's application before it goes to the co-op board?
By Celia Young
July 1, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Our experts don’t recommend that a buyer review a board package.
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Buying a co-op sponsor unit means you don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium
By Celia Young
June 28, 2024 - 13:30 PM
Sponsor co-ops can be slightly more expensive than resale co-ops but you get to skip the co-op board approval process and can take as much financing as a bank will allow.
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Housing lottery launches for 30 rent-stabilized apartments in Manhattan’s Garment District
By Celia Young
June 27, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 30 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in the Garment District in Midtown Manhattan.
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Can a broker demand a ‘refundable’ fee to show an apartment?
By Celia Young
June 26, 2024 - 14:45 PM
A renter wants to know if brokers or landlords are allowed to collect payment in exchange for showing an apartment.
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Boards can expect another building inspection program under new law
By Celia Young
June 25, 2024 - 12:30 PM
NYC’s hazardous, aging buildings will see more frequent inspections under a new Department of Buildings program.
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