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:
Rents grew seven times faster than wages in NYC last year
By Celia Young
May 8, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Asking rents in NYC grew seven times faster than average hourly wages did from 2022 to 2023, according to StreetEasy data.
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Everything you need to know about New York’s Good Cause eviction law
By Celia Young
May 7, 2024 - 09:30 AM
New York State legislators finally passed a Good Cause eviction law—which means a landlord must have a good reason to evict a market-rate tenant.
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How do we stop a non-resident who sneaks into our basement to do their laundry?
By Celia Young
May 6, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Tell your property manager and board if you suspect someone is sneaking into your building.
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What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance
By Celia Young
May 3, 2024 - 12:30 PM
The average premium for NYC is around $700 per year, but your price will depend on your property.
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Housing lottery launches for 134 rent-stabilized apartments in Far Rockaway
By Celia Young
May 2, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 134 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in Far Rockaway, Queens.
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My landlord wants to renovate my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I pay for the upgrade to avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young
May 1, 2024 - 15:30 PM
Individual apartment improvements (IAIs) are one of the ways that landlords can raise the rent on stabilized apartments.
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