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:
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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An affordable housing lottery closes soon for 122 apartments in Forest Hills, Queens
By Emily Myers
February 2, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications close shortly for 122 newly constructed apartments at 108-60 Horace Harding Expressway in Forest Hills, Queens. Eligible applicants must earn from $28,252 to $231,700 depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $738 for a studio.
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How to get a mortgage when buying a new or pre-construction condo
By Emily Myers
January 31, 2023 - 09:45 AM
Condo developers work with preferred lenders in the pre-construction and construction phase so you can still get a mortgage when buying new construction. You may have other loan options depending on the building and the bank you choose.
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