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:
An agent tried to trick me with a sublease instead of lease. Here’s how I responded
By Celia Young
September 12, 2023 - 13:30 PM
Michelle thought she found the perfect apartment, until the agent wouldn't tell her if the sublessor had a legal right to rent the place.
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No goats, no gators: Here are some animals you absolutely cannot have in your NYC apartment
By Celia Young
September 8, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Here are the different types of animals you are not allowed to keep in a NYC apartment building.
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Housing lottery opens for 45 apartments in Far Rockaway, Queens
By Celia Young
September 7, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Rent-stabilized housing is up for grabs in Far Rockaway, Queens.
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Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC
By Celia Young
September 5, 2023 - 13:30 PM
Just like location and views, the risk from climate change should be on your list of considerations when buying in NYC.
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5 tips for asserting yourself and getting what you need as a NYC renter
By Celia Young
September 1, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Here's how to assert yourself with your landlord: 1) Know what you want, 2) Have your facts ready, 3) Be concise 4) Focus on when, not if, 5) Follow up and say thanks
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Housing lottery launches for 110 apartments in Mott Haven
By Celia Young
August 31, 2023 - 09:30 AM
You could land a rent-stabilized apartment in Mott Haven, the Bronx.
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