Austin Havens-Bowen
Writer
Austin Havens-Bowen is a writer and reporter. He previously covered local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.
Posts by Austin Havens-Bowen:
5 houses for sale in Hudson, NY, an artsy haven
July 1, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Hudson, New York, is a small city just over two hours north of New York City where there's plenty to do. Check out these five houses for sale in the area.
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Are there any limits on broker fees for rental apartments?
June 30, 2022 - 13:45 PM
NYC broker fees are typically 12 to 15 percent of the annual rent, but there is no law that prevents brokers from charging more, and that applies to rent-stabilized and market-rate apartments.
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Flatbush Gardens tenants protest, Airbnb bans parties permanently, & more
June 29, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, one in 10 homes sold in 2022 were flipped.
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5 Manhattan HDFC co-ops for sale under $500,000
June 29, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Are you a low- or middle-income New Yorker who wants to buy an affordable apartment in New York City? Check out these five HDFC co-ops for sale in Central Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Hell’s Kitchen, East Harlem, and Hudson Heights.
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My landlord says I can pay him via Venmo. Are there any disadvantages to using an app to pay rent?
June 21, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Apps like Venmo and Zelle make it easy to send money to most anyone, including some NYC landlords. Here's what you should know about paying rent with apps.
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Manhattan's median rent hits $4K, best sites for finding a roommate, & more
June 17, 2022 - 13:30 PM
And, Good Cause Eviction stalled.
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