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:
My neighbor's deck is causing a leak in our apartment. No one can agree who is responsible. What happens next?
By Emily Myers
March 11, 2020 - 14:00 PM
“Co-op boards regularly blame shareholders when it comes to water damage issues and say that if the damage is inside the apartment, it’s the shareholder’s obligation to repair, and if it’s outside, it’s the building’s responsibility, but that’s usually not true,” says Ian Brandt, a partner at the Manhattan law firm Wagner Berkow & Brandt.
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Yes, it's a great time to refinance as mortgage rates drop to historic lows
By Emily Myers
March 11, 2020 - 09:00 AM
Last week, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates, pushing mortgages rates to a near 50-year low.
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Open houses empty out, developers turn condos into rentals, & more
By Emily Myers
March 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM
The city is seeking proposals to meet the affordable housing needs of 30,000 of the city's seniors by 2026.
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An East Harlem two bedroom in a new development, for $995,000
By Emily Myers
March 9, 2020 - 15:00 PM
There are seven apartments for sale in the new development, which was finished in 2017. The pet-friendly building has 52 apartments and common charges are $890. Building amenities include an elevator, a virtual doorman, a shared roof deck, and bike storage. Additional storage is available for a fee.
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Can you run a business out of your NYC apartment?
By Emily Myers
March 9, 2020 - 13:00 PM
City zoning regulations dictate whether an area is designated as commercial or residential and building use is stated in a certificate of occupancy. However, whether or not you can run a business from home will depend on the type of business you are running, and the type of building you choose to live in.
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The Brick Underground Podcast: Renovation questions for NYC apartment buyers
By Emily Myers
March 6, 2020 - 09:00 AM
Host Emily Myers gets into conversation with Compass broker Vickey Barron, who has put together a full-day course for brokers to help educate buyers on some of the issues they'll face if they plan to renovate.
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