Emily Myers
Senior Writer/Podcast Producer
Emily Myers is a real estate writer and podcast host. As the former host of the Brick Underground podcast, she earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Emily studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, earned an MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and lived for a decade in California. In spite of her itinerant background, she has been living in the same Brooklyn rental since 2016.
Posts by Emily Myers:
Sidewalk seating solutions, antibody testing for MTA workers, & more
By Emily Myers
May 19, 2020 - 10:30 AM
There's a push to create composting and electronics drop-off sites after the city's compost and e-waste recycling programs were shelved.
Read More
How to work around a moving ban if you're buying or selling in NYC
By Emily Myers
May 18, 2020 - 13:00 PM
If your board is sticking with its moving ban, you may have to wait it out. However, there are a few ways you may be able to work things out. Here's what you should consider.
Read More
More city streets are opened, delivery apps must cap fees, & more Read More
By Emily Myers
May 14, 2020 - 10:30 AM
The city is halfway towards its goal of having 40 miles of open streets for better social distancing (Curbed NY)
A waterfront estate at 54 Byram Dr., in Greenwich, Connecticut, just sold for $17.1 million, a record price for the state (press release)
June target for slow reopening, eviction ban has some caveats, & more
By Emily Myers
May 12, 2020 - 10:30 AM
A court has ruled in favor of an Airbnb host who was renting out an apartment in his two-unit Brooklyn home and was stung with fines.
Read More
The virtual co-op board interview may be here to stay
By Emily Myers
May 12, 2020 - 09:30 AM
The co-op board interview has gone online with buyers and board members connecting via computers or phones from their living rooms. Many say they like the online format for its scheduling convenience and the ability for buyers to provide a personal glimpse into their current apartments. Buyers and board members tell Brick they would be happy to see virtual meetings remain an option.
Read More
De Blasio may cut city jobs, NY's presidential primary is back on, & more
By Emily Myers
May 7, 2020 - 11:30 AM
The majority of new coronavirus cases in New York are from people who are staying at home, not those who are traveling or working.
Read More
