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:
What is a co-op or condo assessment? How is it calculated?
By Emily Myers
March 28, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Assessments are additional temporary increases added to your maintenance or common charges to cover a specific improvement or top up a co-op’s reserve fund.
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I can't get the last two years of financial statements for a co-op I want to buy. Is this a red flag?
By Emily Myers
March 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM
If a co-op you are interested in buying is not able to provide the past two years of financial statements it may be a sign of mismanagement or financial problems in the building.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 127 apartments in Bedford Park, the Bronx
By Emily Myers
March 23, 2023 - 09:35 AM
The Bronx Grove, 270 East 203 St. in Bedford Park has 127 apartments available through NYC's affordable housing lottery and applicants can earn from $0 to $132,400. Rents start at $362 for a studio.
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Confused about how to comply with Local Law 97? Here are five steps your NYC apartment building can take
By Emily Myers
March 20, 2023 - 13:00 PM
Your first step towards Local Law 97 compliance is to contact the city-sponsored NYC Accelerator program. Outreach specialists can give you one-on-one support and help you schedule an energy audit, evaluate project proposals, and guide you through financing options.
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What debt-to-income ratio do you need to buy a co-op in NYC?
By Emily Myers
March 20, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) includes your mortgage, maintenance, or taxes, and any other long-term debt including credit cards, auto payments, and other mortgages.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 156 apartments in the Bronx
By Emily Myers
March 16, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 156 newly constructed apartments at Compass Six Residences, 1923 West Farms Rd., in the Bronx. The application deadline is May 8th.
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