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:
My cabinets are falling apart and my landlord says I'll owe a contractor $7,000 to fix them. What are my rights?
By Emily Myers
January 30, 2023 - 12:30 PM
In a rent-stabilized apartment a landlord cannot charge a tenant for repairs and upgrades unless you agree in writing and even then, it would be a fraction of the cost and capped at $15,000, our experts say.
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How to dig up intel on a NYC condo developer before you commit to buying
By Emily Myers
January 26, 2023 - 15:30 PM
Before you commit to buying a brand new condo it is a good idea to find out as much as you can about the developer, the building design, and its construction—here's how.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 53 apartments in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
By Emily Myers
January 26, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Affordable housing lottery applications are open for 53 newly constructed apartments at 1010 Pacific St. in Brooklyn's Crown Heights. Rents start at $1,576 for a studio.
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How to negotiate the price, concessions, and other terms when buying a brand new condo
By Emily Myers
January 24, 2023 - 09:45 AM
When buying a new condo don't assume you'll get a discount on the price. Think of it as a package deal and consider negotiating the deposit, the contingency, or the closing details.
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Brooklyn dominates the top 10 NYC neighborhoods for sellers
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2023 - 11:30 AM
Sellers in Brooklyn will be encouraged to hear they have the advantage right now. Bidding wars reached new records in the fourth quarter and fresh data from StreetEasy shows which neighborhoods are driving up the numbers.
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What are the time commitments and responsibilities when you join a co-op board?
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2023 - 09:30 AM
If you're interested in joining a co-op board, ask a current or former board member how long the monthly meetings last; if decisions are made between these meetings; and whether the current board members get along with each other.
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