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:
Our apartment building is leaking. What are our responsibilities as a board?
By Emily Myers
December 13, 2022 - 12:30 PM
If you have a leak in your NYC co-op or condo building, the board needs to hire an architect to find the cause of the leak, and whether it is due to a leaking facade from a construction defect, faulty pipes, bad drains, or if the roof needs to be replaced.
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Need a mortgage to buy a NYC apartment or house? Read these FAQs first
By Emily Myers
December 9, 2022 - 12:30 PM
There’s lots of jargon when it comes to mortgages and this guide is designed to help you better understand your options. Find out the difference between fixed, adjustable, conforming, and jumbo loans and figure out whether you’d be better getting a loan from a broker or a banker.
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A housing lottery closes soon for 14 apartments in Greenpoint
By Emily Myers
December 8, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Applications for rent-stabilized apartments at 150 Bayard St. in Greenpoint are due no later than December 27th. Eligible applicants can earn from $47,520 to $187,330. Rents start at $1,288 for a studio.
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Expect NYC rents to fall? You're going to be disappointed by this latest market snapshot
By Emily Myers
December 8, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Anyone who thought rents in NYC would drop this fall will be discouraged to see that they are instead remaining close to record highs. That’s the takeaway from the November edition of the Elliman Report for the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens rental markets.
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How to rent in NYC as a foreign national
By Emily Myers
December 6, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Relocating to New York City is both exciting and daunting, and it is an even bigger challenge for foreign nationals without a U.S. financial history. Here's what international renters need to know.
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How much does moving to the suburbs cost vs. staying in NYC?
By Emily Myers
December 5, 2022 - 14:30 PM
Figuring out whether to move to the suburbs or stay put in NYC is a perennial conversation for many families and it usually focuses on housing costs and commute times. Here are some estimates to help you get a sense of the cost of moving to the suburbs.
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