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:
Another lawsuit challenges the new rent laws, MTA responds to hate crimes, & more
By Emily Myers
January 28, 2020 - 11:00 AM
NYC ranks 15th on a list of cities with the highest rent hikes in the past decade—rents rose 35 percent according to the listing site, ProperyClub.
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NYC buyer's market triggers 'alarming increase' in co-op boards rejecting offers
By Emily Myers
January 27, 2020 - 16:00 PM
Instances of NYC co-op boards rejecting buyers who are making reasonable offers based on market conditions are on the rise and co-op shareholders are the ones who are suffering.
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A Battery Park City one bedroom in need of some upgrades, for $599,000
By Emily Myers
January 27, 2020 - 09:00 AM
This apartment, 2 South End Ave., #6A, had a 4 percent price cut four months ago and is asking $599,999, which is below the current median price of $750,000 for similar-sized apartments in the neighborhood. The apartment, however, has been on the market for 527 days, suggesting the price cut didn't go far enough.
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A win for NYCHA tenants, new subway trains to tackle overcrowding, & more
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2020 - 11:00 AM
A new study finds prewar mid-sized multi-family buildings use more energy than larger buildings and could face fines if they don't meet new carbon targets.
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5 things that may surprise you about renovating a co-op or condo in NYC
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM
If you're buying an apartment in NYC with plans to renovate, it's worth keeping in mind that what you envision for your place might come up against obstacles that either add time to your project or limit its scope.
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The Brick Underground Podcast: How does NYC real estate move past ‘peak uncertainty’ in 2020?
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2020 - 09:00 AM
In this episode of the Brick Underground podcast, we explore some of NYC's current market data with real estate appraiser Jonathan Miller, president, and CEO of the firm Miller Samuel.
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