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 included in a deal sheet when you buy a NYC apartment?
By Emily Myers
February 21, 2023 - 09:30 AM
The deal sheet sums up the transaction before the contract is drawn up. Make sure it's accurate and there are no surprises, like buyer-paid flip taxes or financing restrictions. Once you all agree on the terms of sale you'll be issued a contract to sign.
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Why a tax abatement should be on your condo or co-op wishlist
By Emily Myers
February 16, 2023 - 13:00 PM
Tax abatements offer big savings by exempting your property tax payments or lowering the cost for a period of years. Put the term in search fields on listing sites to find buildings with tax abatements, including 421-a.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 144 apartments in Chelsea
By Emily Myers
February 16, 2023 - 09:30 AM
144 rent-stabilized apartments are available through the affordable housing lottery at 241 West 28th St. in Chelsea. Eligible applicants must earn from $48,138 to $187,330 depending on the size of the household and rents start at $1,329 for a studio.
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A timeline for buying a new development condo: From preparing your financing to closing
By Emily Myers
February 14, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Buying a new development condo in NYC can take 20 weeks from the search to closing. Here's what to expect along the way.
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Can you leave your Mitchell Lama apartment to someone in your will?
By Emily Myers
February 13, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Mitchell Lama apartments can only be transferred to someone else by a legal process called succession, not through a will. Succession rights are given to family members who can meet occupancy requirements.
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New bill would require NYC co-op boards to give reasons for rejecting a buyer
By Emily Myers
February 9, 2023 - 14:30 PM
A bill sponsored by NYC's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would force co-op boards to tell rejected buyers in writing why they are being turned down.
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