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:
An affordable housing lottery for seniors launches in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
By Emily Myers
April 20, 2023 - 09:45 AM
An affordable housing lottery opens in Brooklyn for seniors who earn up to $60,050 and qualify for Section 8. The rent is $0.
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What is an underlying mortgage when you're buying in a co-op building?
By Emily Myers
April 19, 2023 - 14:45 PM
An underlying mortgage is a commercial real estate loan offered to co-op buildings.
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Before you buy: 16 questions to ask about a NYC co-op or condo building
By Emily Myers
April 18, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Here are questions for your broker about the building restrictions or the conditions a seller has when you're buying a co-op or condo apartment in NYC.
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Our NYC building has a high energy efficiency rating. Does that mean we can avoid major Local Law 97 upgrades?
By Emily Myers
April 17, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A high energy efficiency grade for your co-op or condo building does not necessarily mean the upgrades to reduce building emissions under Local Law 97 will be insignificant.
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A guide to renting in NYC as a college or grad student
By Emily Myers
April 14, 2023 - 14:30 PM
It can be tricky to rent an apartment as a student because landlords typically want tenants who earn an annual salary of at least 40 times the monthly rent. If you don't meet these requirements—and few students do—you typically need a guarantor.
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Have a burning question for a NYC tenant attorney? Sign up for Brick's live Q&A
By Emily Myers
April 13, 2023 - 14:30 PM
Tenant attorney, Sam Himmelstein, a partner at HMGJ law and Brick Underground’s Ask a Renter’s Right Lawyer columnist will be answering your questions about renting in NYC.
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