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:
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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An affordable housing lottery opens for 38 apartments in Downtown Brooklyn
By Emily Myers
February 9, 2023 - 12:30 PM
An affordable housing lottery launches in Downtown Brooklyn with 38 rent-stabilized apartments available to eligible applicants earning from 54,960 to $215,150. Rents start at $1,528 for a studio.
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New Yorkers moving out of state save more money on housing than taxes
By Emily Myers
February 7, 2023 - 12:30 PM
The tax savings for New Yorkers moving out of state are a small fraction compared to the savings on rent or mortgage payments for a typical family.
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What would it cost to add a bulkhead to access the roof of our NYC brownstone?
By Emily Myers
February 6, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Creating access to the roof of your brownstone means building a bulkhead with stairs to the roof. The cost can run $70,000 to $100,000 or more and is usually part of a major renovation. For infrequent use, a less expensive alternative is roof hatch—like a skylight—that opens with a hydraulic mechanism.
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What is a 1031 exchange and how does it work?
By Emily Myers
February 6, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A 1031 exchange allows you to buy and sell similar investment properties and defer capital gains tax. It works best for condos and townhouses rather than co-ops and new development.
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