Austin Havens-Bowen
Staff Writer
Staff writer Austin Havens-Bowen covers the rental market and answers renters' questions in a column called Realty Bites. He previously reported on 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:
Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and overgrown trees: How to fix up your block
November 3, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Here's where to call to get things like cracked sidewalks and overgrown trees fixed on your NYC street.
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My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?
July 20, 2023 - 15:30 PM
Does your upstairs neighbor's dripping air conditioner drive you crazy? Here are a few products to help.
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4 questions to ask before taking a free couch you found on the curb
June 14, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Before you take home that free couch sitting on the curb make sure you can move it, it has no signs of bed bugs, and that it's not broken or missing parts.
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I lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years—it's not like living in a basement
June 5, 2023 - 15:30 PM
Think living in a garden-floor apartment is like living in a basement? Kevin Fitz, who lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years, reached out to Brick Underground to share his experience—and describe the perks these apartments offer, like outdoor space and privacy.
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How to tell if a NYC basement apartment is a legal rental
March 7, 2023 - 12:30 PM
If you’re considering a basement apartment, you need to make sure the apartment is legal—and safe—or you could find yourself evicted after a surprise inspection—or a more tragic situation.
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5 NYC rent-stabilized one-bedroom rentals for under $2,600 a month
December 7, 2022 - 14:30 PM
Are you looking for a rent-stabilized apartment in New York City? Check out these options in Washington Heights, Ditmars-Steinway, South Harlem, Crown Heights, and Yorkville for less than $2,600 a month.
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