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:
A vote on the Rikers Island replacement plan, 100 community gardens could face closure, & more
By Emily Myers
October 17, 2019 - 11:00 AM
A new report says the city's housing plan does not go far enough in helping very low-income New Yorkers.
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What to know about buying in a brand new co-op building
By Emily Myers
October 16, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Newly built co-op buildings are fairly rare so if you find one during your apartment search the chances are there may be something funky going on—it may not be a deal-breaker but your due diligence is going to be important.
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A plan to give tax credits to rent-burdened NYers, Smorgasburg moves inside, & more
By Emily Myers
October 15, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Moves are being made to exclude NYC from a law outlawing anonymous condo purchases.
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The pros and cons of rent to own in NYC
By Emily Myers
October 14, 2019 - 14:00 PM
A rent-to-own program is being offered to buyers at Extell's Lower East Side development, One Manhattan Square. This kind of arrangement isn't common in New York City and if you are thinking of taking advantage of the program you'll want to consider whether you are paying a premium in rent and if you are prepared to take on the risks associated with this complicated purchase.
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A renovated one bedroom in Tribeca that's priced below the median at $1,195,000
By Emily Myers
October 14, 2019 - 09:00 AM
The current price reflects a $100,000 cut. However, past sales for similar-sized apartments in the building have most recently closed at between $937,500 and $975,000 according to StreetEasy data, so there may still be more room for negotiation.
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5 strategies for renting out your furnished apartment safely
October 10, 2019 - 13:00 PM
These are harder for brokers to work with because your things may not appeal to everyone.
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