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:
Can NYC landlords raise rents during the pandemic?
By Emily Myers
April 6, 2020 - 09:30 AM
If you're renting a market-rate apartment, you can be asked to pay more when it's time to renew your lease, even when there's a crisis. But landlords have told Brick they are looking to be flexible. Here's some more advice on what you can do now if you're concerned about a rent-hike.
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Signing a NYC apartment lease now? Consider asking the landlord to adjust some wording
By Emily Myers
April 1, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Usually, apartment hunters are discouraged from renting places sight unseen but these are not normal times and in some cases, you may be asked to commit to a rental without having physically seen it. If that’s the case, or your move is being delayed because a building has banned move-ins while the city is shut down, you may want to negotiate with your landlord and adjust some of the wording in your lease.
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Overcrowded subways after MTA cuts service, major layoffs at Macy's, & more
By Emily Myers
March 31, 2020 - 10:30 AM
New Yorkers traveling by subway and bus are facing dangerously crowded conditions as the MTA reduces service
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I'm using 3D tours to find a NYC rental. It's strange but at least I'm safe
By Emily Myers
March 31, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Hunting for a NYC apartment is a whole different experience right now, as Ranee Soundara explains. She has to depend on listing photos and 3D video tours, and the quality is uneven. Still, she can weed out the bad from the good and not waste time, and more importantly avoid getting the virus.
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How to virtually tour an apartment when you can't visit it
By Emily Myers
March 30, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Here's what you should pay attention to when you are relying on a virtual tour to find a NYC apartment.
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Worried about paying rent? Read this before approaching your landlord
By Emily Myers
March 27, 2020 - 11:30 AM
If you are worried about making your rent at the end of the month, here's what you should think about before approaching your landlord to negotiate or break your lease.
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