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:
NY state legislators propose bills to protect land-lease co-ops from land rent hikes
By Celia Young
May 15, 2024 - 12:30 PM
New legislation would protect a handful of New York City land-lease co-op buildings from rent hikes on the land beneath their buildings.
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After a divorce, how do I remove my ex’s name from our condo’s mortgage?
By Celia Young
May 15, 2024 - 10:00 AM
The breakup of a marriage is never easy, and neither refinancing your mortgage after divorce.
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I pay preferential rent and I'm getting new roommates. How do I avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young
May 13, 2024 - 15:30 PM
When you want to add new roommates to your rent-stabilized lease, things can get complicated for your preferential rent.
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How much does private outdoor space add to the price of an NYC apartment?
By Celia Young
May 10, 2024 - 13:30 PM
NYC apartments with private outdoor space—such as a balcony, terrace, or roof deck—can sell for thousands of dollars more than a unit without. Here's how to calculate the value of private outdoor space.
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Housing lottery launches for 135 rent-stabilized apartments in Mott Haven, the Bronx
By Celia Young
May 9, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Applications are open for 135 rent-stabilized apartments in Mott Haven in the Bronx. New Yorkers who earn $105,875 to $218,010 are eligible to apply.
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Roof deck etiquette: Dos and don’ts for hanging out on your apartment building's roof
By Celia Young
May 8, 2024 - 14:30 PM
There's lots of little rules when it comes to enjoying your apartment building's roof deck—like clean up after yourself, and skip the Speedo bathing susit.
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