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:
My lease says I’m responsible if the windows or door lock breaks while I’m a tenant. Is that fair?
By Celia Young
October 31, 2023 - 12:30 PM
A tenant wants to know if a lease provision holding them responsible for a window and door repairs is fair.
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Does a shareholder need approval from their co-op board to get a reverse mortgage?
By Celia Young
October 30, 2023 - 14:30 PM
Residents should ask their co-op boards if they're looking to take out a reverse mortgage.
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Housing lottery launches for 24 apartments in the Allerton section of the Bronx
By Celia Young
October 26, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A housing lottery offers 24 rent-stabilized apartments in the Allerton section of the Bronx. Rents start at $2,890 for a studio.
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Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades
By Celia Young
October 25, 2023 - 16:30 PM
A handful of bills could help boost affordable housing development in the city, and aid condo and co-op buildings in funding repairs.
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Changes to Local Law 97 fines debated at tense public hearing
By Celia Young
October 24, 2023 - 15:30 PM
Advocates, residents, owners, and legislators got into a hot debate about whether to limit some of Local Law 97's financial penalties on Tuesday.
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6 steps for applying to NYC's affordable housing lottery
By Celia Young
October 23, 2023 - 14:30 PM
If your income falls within a low-income bracket you can apply for a coveted rent-regulated apartment through NYC Housing Connect, otherwise known as New York’s affordable housing lottery.
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