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:
How New Yorkers can take advantage of the city's oversupply of luxury condos
By Emily Myers
December 27, 2019 - 13:00 PM
The oversupply of luxury condos is a defining feature of the current real estate market in NYC and has been for the past two years. For buyers, “it’s a moment of improved affordability,” says Jonathan Miller of appraisal firm Miller Samuel.
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How NYC’s new rent reforms affect you even if you’re not a stabilized tenant: A blacklist ban, security deposit limit, & more
By Emily Myers
December 24, 2019 - 10:00 AM
While rent reform didn't go as far as some advocates were hoping for, there are some changes that impact market-rate tenants, including a cap on security deposits and late fees, plus a ban on landlords using the tenant blacklist, even though enforcement for this last one may be difficult.
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Does every building have ‘house rules’ and how do they differ from bylaws?
By Emily Myers
December 18, 2019 - 09:00 AM
House rules typically deal with issues like where bikes should be stored, where stroller and umbrellas can live, how a recycling program is managed, or what the rules are on takeout deliveries and flyers.
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Victory for loft tenants, new timeline for BQE repairs, & more
By Emily Myers
December 17, 2019 - 11:00 AM
All of the 50 largest NYC apartment sales of the year closed in Manhattan, 25 of them in Midtown and 220 Central Park South was the most sought-after address.
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How much does my guarantor need to know about my finances?
By Emily Myers
December 16, 2019 - 13:00 PM
It’s typical for a family member to act as a guarantor, although anyone who meets the requirements can step up or you can seek out a company offering guarantor services. The financial liability is serious—if you don’t pay your rent, the landlord will seek the money from the guarantor, so when you’re asking a relative or friend to take on this role, you’ll want to be as transparent as possible about your finances.
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What to expect if you're buying an apartment from a couple going through a divorce
By Emily Myers
December 12, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Buying and selling your apartment in NYC is complicated enough but divorce throws another wrench in the works. For buyers, expect negotiations to be slower than usual and viewings to be a bit more complicated.
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