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:
Some NYC apartment buildings told to prep for coronavirus like a doorman strike
By Emily Myers
March 5, 2020 - 11:53 AM
As New Yorkers brace themselves for the spread of the novel coronavirus, some NYC apartment buildings are preparing for staffing shortages and being advised to consider plans similar to strike preparation measures where residents take over for sick or absent workers.
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Sunnyside Yard could get 12,000 affordable units, Stuy Town tenants face rent hikes, & more
By Emily Myers
March 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM
And, South Street Seaport could bring hundreds of apartments to the neighborhood's historic district.
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The MTA vs. the new coronavirus, discounts for median-priced NYC apartments, & more
By Emily Myers
March 3, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Public hearings are planned, starting next week, on proposals to reform the city's property tax system.
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Brownstones, townhouses, and rowhouses—what are the differences?
By Emily Myers
March 2, 2020 - 09:00 AM
The terms brownstone, townhouse, and rowhouse are often used interchangeably and although there is some overlap, there are also some subtle differences.
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As coronavirus fears grow, questions loom for NYC apartment buildings [UPDATED]
By Emily Myers
February 27, 2020 - 13:30 PM
For the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the likelihood of “community spread” in NYC is now a question of when not if, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and presents questions for NYC apartment buildings.
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Pros and cons of buying a sponsor unit
By Emily Myers
February 26, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Sponsor co-op apartments are easier to buy than other New York City co-ops, but there are some advantages and disadvantages to be aware of here. For starters: When you buy a sponsor co-op you won’t be dealing with a resale owner or the co-op board and the apartment will typically have been a rental.
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