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's an energy audit and how much does it cost?
By Emily Myers
March 7, 2023 - 10:00 AM
An energy audit checks that the power being used for lighting, heating, and cooling, for example, isn't being wasted or lost because equipment is old, poorly maintained, or at the wrong setting.
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A landlord won't accept my housing voucher. What can I do?
By Emily Myers
March 6, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Tips for finding affordable housing with vouchers, plus how to assert your rights and protect yourself from discrimination by landlords and brokers.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 145 waterfront apartments in the Bronx
By Emily Myers
March 2, 2023 - 09:35 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 145 apartments at 101 Lincoln Ave. in the Bronx. Eligible applicants must earn from $86,572 to $215,150 depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $2,525 for a studio.
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Do I need to keep the heat on to prevent pipes freezing or is that the landlord's responsibility?
By Emily Myers
February 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Your landlord is required to provide heat during the winter. As a tenant, you also have an obligation not to do anything that damages the building so there are practical reasons to set your thermostat to at least 55 degrees during the winter.
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Finding the right fit: 20 questions to ask about a condo or co-op building before you buy
By Emily Myers
February 23, 2023 - 14:35 PM
NYC co-ops and condos are as different from each other as their residents, so finding the one with the rules and culture to suit you, will mean asking dozens of questions before buying.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 95 apartments on the Lower East Side
By Emily Myers
February 23, 2023 - 10:15 AM
Eligible applicants for this housing lottery must earn from $27,738 to $165,500 depending on the size of the household. Rents at The Suffolk at 55 Suffolk St. start at $710 for a studio.
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